《Possessive Addiction: Master Gu Is Bold and Powerful!》 Chapter 1 Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Mu Anhan only found out after her death that Gu Xiaozhan loved her so much that he had gone crazy! He kept her in the most beautiful crystal ice coffin to preserve her body. Every minute and every second, he gazed at her gently, adoringly, taking care of her like a treasure. Even though the twins hugged his legs and called him ¡®daddy¡¯, he only had eyes for her. He was so desperate to get her back that he even invited the witch to cast a spell to resurrect her. His warm tears fell on her face. ¡°Hanhan, we will all be together as a family tonight.¡± The witch accepted one billion dollars in cash and began to cast a spell. ¡°Don¡¯t¡­ Don¡¯t listen to her¡­ She¡¯s a liar!¡± Mu Anhan strained with all her strength, but she could not make a sound. Mu Anhan had never felt so desperate before. The witch was just a trap set up by Zhou Jingyi. They wanted to kill Gu Xiaozhan and their twin children, then take the one billion US dollars and run away! She could not believe how blind she had been. Zhou Jingyi lied and tricked her into having an affair with him. Even her kids who were only five-year-olds suffered greatly from that. This scum ¡ª she was going to kill him! She wanted to climb out of the crystal ice coffin but abruptly heard a loud ¡°Bang¡±! Mu Anhan jerked from a strong impact. She almost bounced off her seat, her ears ringing. Suddenly, her surroundings changed. There was a chaos of screams and cries all around. The cabin crew was broadcasting on loop, ¡°The plane has safely landed on the sea. Don¡¯t be afraid, everyone. The rescue team has arrived at the scene.¡± Zhou Jingyi sat beside her. ¡°Baby, we went through a life and death situation together. We¡¯re the ones who love each other the most¡­ ¡± Mu Anhan was stunned. She was alive again, and no longer a dead person lying in a crystal coffin. Two years ago, she eloped with Zhou Jingyi. After the plane crash, she thought the person she loved was Zhou Jingyi. Hence, she left her husband, Gu Xiaozhan, and the twins behind. She only wanted to be with Zhou Jingyi. ¡°Pa!¡± Mu Anhan reached out and hit Zhou Jingyi in the face. ¡°Don¡¯t call me baby anymore. Who do you think you are? In my eyes, you¡¯re no better than a dog!¡± Zhou Jingyi was dumbfounded. He had used his scholarly image to trick this wealthy young lady into his hands, but who knew that she would turn against him so ruthlessly even before the plane crash ended! ¡°Ba¡­ ¡± Before he could finish the word ¡®baby¡¯, Mu Anhan slapped the other side of his face. She reprimanded him coldly, ¡°If you dare speak such nonsense ever again, I¡¯ll tell my husband to throw you into the Pacific Ocean to feed the sharks!¡± ¡®What the f*ck?¡¯ Zhou Jingyi did not know what went wrong. He was terrified of Gu Xiaozhan. That man was rich and powerful, but he was also paranoid. Mu Anhan unbuckled her seat belt. She ran out of the cabin excitedly to search for Gu Xiaozhan. In her previous life, when Gu Xiaozhan found out about her plane crash, he rushed to her immediately. However, she had not spared him a glance and left with Zhou Jingyi. ¡°Hubby¡­ ¡± Mu Anhan was struggling in the water when she saw the man standing against the wind on the lifeboat. Between heaven and earth, he was the only one who was supreme. He was lonely and cold, but he was the king who ruled the world. It was the first time Mu Anhan had called him hubby. The sea breeze was so strong that Gu Xiaozhan thought he had heard it wrong! He looked over in disbelief, and on the noisy sea, he heard another call, ¡°Honey¡­ ¡± The moment he lost focus, Mu Anhan swam to his lifeboat. She looked up at him from the water. He was the king of this world, and everyone had to prostrate at his feet and worship him. She could finally see him! He was here, alive and breathing! Her heart pounded wildly, as if about to jump right out of her chest. Her tears flowed endlessly down her face. She wiped them away haphazardly and looked up with a silly smile. Moreover, no matter how much she gazed, she could not get enough! However, Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s attitude was as cold as ice. ¡°Mu Anhan, with your abilities, do you think you can escape from my clutches?¡± Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Mu Anhan only found out after her death that Gu Xiaozhan loved her so much that he had gone crazy! He kept her in the most beautiful crystal ice coffin to preserve her body. Every minute and every second, he gazed at her gently, adoringly, taking care of her like a treasure. Even though the twins hugged his legs and called him ¡®daddy¡¯, he only had eyes for her. He was so desperate to get her back that he even invited the witch to cast a spell to resurrect her. His warm tears fell on her face. ¡°Hanhan, we will all be together as a family tonight.¡± The witch accepted one billion dollars in cash and began to cast a spell. ¡°Don¡¯t¡­ Don¡¯t listen to her¡­ She¡¯s a liar!¡± Mu Anhan strained with all her strength, but she could not make a sound. Mu Anhan had never felt so desperate before. The witch was just a trap set up by Zhou Jingyi. They wanted to kill Gu Xiaozhan and their twin children, then take the one billion US dollars and run away! She could not believe how blind she had been. Zhou Jingyi lied and tricked her into having an affair with him. Even her kids who were only five-year-olds suffered greatly from that. This scum ¡ª she was going to kill him! She wanted to climb out of the crystal ice coffin but abruptly heard a loud ¡°Bang¡±! Mu Anhan jerked from a strong impact. She almost bounced off her seat, her ears ringing. Suddenly, her surroundings changed. There was a chaos of screams and cries all around. The cabin crew was broadcasting on loop, ¡°The plane has safely landed on the sea. Don¡¯t be afraid, everyone. The rescue team has arrived at the scene.¡± Zhou Jingyi sat beside her. ¡°Baby, we went through a life and death situation together. We¡¯re the ones who love each other the most¡­ ¡± Mu Anhan was stunned. She was alive again, and no longer a dead person lying in a crystal coffin. Two years ago, she eloped with Zhou Jingyi. After the plane crash, she thought the person she loved was Zhou Jingyi. Hence, she left her husband, Gu Xiaozhan, and the twins behind. She only wanted to be with Zhou Jingyi. ¡°Pa!¡± Mu Anhan reached out and hit Zhou Jingyi in the face. ¡°Don¡¯t call me baby anymore. Who do you think you are? In my eyes, you¡¯re no better than a dog!¡± Zhou Jingyi was dumbfounded. He had used his scholarly image to trick this wealthy young lady into his hands, but who knew that she would turn against him so ruthlessly even before the plane crash ended! ¡°Ba¡­ ¡± Before he could finish the word ¡®baby¡¯, Mu Anhan slapped the other side of his face. She reprimanded him coldly, ¡°If you dare speak such nonsense ever again, I¡¯ll tell my husband to throw you into the Pacific Ocean to feed the sharks!¡± ¡®What the f*ck?¡¯ Zhou Jingyi did not know what went wrong. He was terrified of Gu Xiaozhan. That man was rich and powerful, but he was also paranoid. Mu Anhan unbuckled her seat belt. She ran out of the cabin excitedly to search for Gu Xiaozhan. In her previous life, when Gu Xiaozhan found out about her plane crash, he rushed to her immediately. However, she had not spared him a glance and left with Zhou Jingyi. ¡°Hubby¡­ ¡± Mu Anhan was struggling in the water when she saw the man standing against the wind on the lifeboat. Between heaven and earth, he was the only one who was supreme. He was lonely and cold, but he was the king who ruled the world. It was the first time Mu Anhan had called him hubby. The sea breeze was so strong that Gu Xiaozhan thought he had heard it wrong! He looked over in disbelief, and on the noisy sea, he heard another call, ¡°Honey¡­ ¡± The moment he lost focus, Mu Anhan swam to his lifeboat. She looked up at him from the water. He was the king of this world, and everyone had to prostrate at his feet and worship him. She could finally see him! He was here, alive and breathing! Her heart pounded wildly, as if about to jump right out of her chest. Her tears flowed endlessly down her face. She wiped them away haphazardly and looked up with a silly smile. Moreover, no matter how much she gazed, she could not get enough! However, Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s attitude was as cold as ice. ¡°Mu Anhan, with your abilities, do you think you can escape from my clutches?¡± Chapter 2 Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation ¡°I didn¡¯t¡­ I didn¡¯t¡­ ¡± Mu Anhan felt as if a bucket of cold water had been poured over her head when she heard his words. To her, Gu Xiaozhan was a cold and unparalleled man. He was a workaholic who did not understand the romance of a married couple and was extremely paranoid. He had determined that she was his woman! ¡°Mu Anhan, I¡¯m warning you. You¡¯re mine for life. Even in death, your ghost will belong to me! Don¡¯t even think about getting away from me!¡± When Gu Xiaozhan said this, the air around him was bone-chilling. In the past, Mu Anhan feared these words from him the most. In her eyes, Gu Xiaozhan was a demon. He did not understand the love between men and women. He only knew how to use underhanded means to entrap her in the most luxurious villa. She advocated freedom and yearned for the outside world. She wanted to escape and be with the gentle and well-mannered Zhou Jingyi. But after being reincarnated, she realized that Gu Xiaozhan was merely worried about her and loved her too much. He didn¡¯t know how to get along with her. She was like sand in his hands. The tighter he held on to her, the faster the sand would leak out, and the more she wanted to escape. In this new life, she had made up her mind. Because he didn¡¯t know how to get along as husband and wife, she would learn and teach him. As for the ingrate in sheep¡¯s clothing, she would expose his scheme and make him die without a burial place. Mu Anhan was still a little afraid of Gu Xiaozhan, but she wanted to get closer to him. She climbed onto the lifeboat from the sea and smiled as she walked toward him. ¡°Hubby, you¡¯re right! I¡¯m your woman in life, and I¡¯ll be your ghost in death!¡± A look of surprise flashed across Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s sharp eyes, but it was so fleeting that it was almost undetectable. She stopped scolding him! She also stopped talking back to him! She didn¡¯t even go against him! Did she truly agree with these words? With such a sudden change in attitude, Gu Xiaozhan naturally did not believe her. ¡°Don¡¯t think you can escape my punishment by doing this.¡± Her entire body was wet, and she only wore a long white dress. It stuck to her body, exposing her exquisite figure. The people around her dazed at her, stunned. The ogling made Gu Xiaozhan very unhappy. His murderous gaze shot over, and they didn¡¯t dare look at each other. If looks could kill, their end was near. They quickly looked away, afraid his glare would gouge out their eyes. Gu Xiaozhan took off his suit and draped it over Mu Anhan. Mu Anhan¡¯s hand moved, and his deep and cold voice rang in her ears. ¡°I dare you to take it off!¡± In the past, she had never been close to him, let alone wear his clothes. Mu Anhan reached out to secure his suit around herself because his warmth still lingered. She was so attached to this scent! Why would Gu Xiaozhan ever misunderstand that she was going to throw it away! ¡°I¡¯ll wear it.¡± Mu Anhan immediately said, ¡°I love wearing my husband¡¯s clothes.¡± Gu Xiaozhan did not believe her one bit and only looked at her icily. Mu Anhan did not mind. Of course, he was disappointed that she had eloped with Zhou Jingyi! A helicopter circled overhead, and a man in black quickly got down from the safety ladder. It was Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s private plane and his chief bodyguard. When Mu Anhan¡¯s plane crashed, he immediately rushed to the rescue and even personally went to the lifeboat to look for her. ¡°Climb up the safety ladder!¡± Gu Xiaozhan ordered. Mu Anhan¡¯s hand had just touched the safety ladder when she pulled back. ¡®As I thought, she is still thinking about Zhou Jingyi. She must have lost her mind again,¡¯ he thought coldly. ¡°Honey, I¡¯m afraid of heights¡­¡± ¡®I knew it. She¡¯s up to no good again!¡¯ ¡°You dared to jump down from the third floor of the villa. But you are afraid of the height of the safety ladder?¡± His thin lips curled up. Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation ¡°I didn¡¯t¡­ I didn¡¯t¡­ ¡± Mu Anhan felt as if a bucket of cold water had been poured over her head when she heard his words. To her, Gu Xiaozhan was a cold and unparalleled man. He was a workaholic who did not understand the romance of a married couple and was extremely paranoid. He had determined that she was his woman! ¡°Mu Anhan, I¡¯m warning you. You¡¯re mine for life. Even in death, your ghost will belong to me! Don¡¯t even think about getting away from me!¡± When Gu Xiaozhan said this, the air around him was bone-chilling. In the past, Mu Anhan feared these words from him the most. In her eyes, Gu Xiaozhan was a demon. He did not understand the love between men and women. He only knew how to use underhanded means to entrap her in the most luxurious villa. She advocated freedom and yearned for the outside world. She wanted to escape and be with the gentle and well-mannered Zhou Jingyi. But after being reincarnated, she realized that Gu Xiaozhan was merely worried about her and loved her too much. He didn¡¯t know how to get along with her. She was like sand in his hands. The tighter he held on to her, the faster the sand would leak out, and the more she wanted to escape. In this new life, she had made up her mind. Because he didn¡¯t know how to get along as husband and wife, she would learn and teach him. As for the ingrate in sheep¡¯s clothing, she would expose his scheme and make him die without a burial place. Mu Anhan was still a little afraid of Gu Xiaozhan, but she wanted to get closer to him. She climbed onto the lifeboat from the sea and smiled as she walked toward him. ¡°Hubby, you¡¯re right! I¡¯m your woman in life, and I¡¯ll be your ghost in death!¡± A look of surprise flashed across Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s sharp eyes, but it was so fleeting that it was almost undetectable. She stopped scolding him! She also stopped talking back to him! She didn¡¯t even go against him! Did she truly agree with these words? With such a sudden change in attitude, Gu Xiaozhan naturally did not believe her. ¡°Don¡¯t think you can escape my punishment by doing this.¡± Her entire body was wet, and she only wore a long white dress. It stuck to her body, exposing her exquisite figure. The people around her dazed at her, stunned. The ogling made Gu Xiaozhan very unhappy. His murderous gaze shot over, and they didn¡¯t dare look at each other. If looks could kill, their end was near. They quickly looked away, afraid his glare would gouge out their eyes. Gu Xiaozhan took off his suit and draped it over Mu Anhan. Mu Anhan¡¯s hand moved, and his deep and cold voice rang in her ears. ¡°I dare you to take it off!¡± In the past, she had never been close to him, let alone wear his clothes. Mu Anhan reached out to secure his suit around herself because his warmth still lingered. She was so attached to this scent! Why would Gu Xiaozhan ever misunderstand that she was going to throw it away! ¡°I¡¯ll wear it.¡± Mu Anhan immediately said, ¡°I love wearing my husband¡¯s clothes.¡± Gu Xiaozhan did not believe her one bit and only looked at her icily. Mu Anhan did not mind. Of course, he was disappointed that she had eloped with Zhou Jingyi! A helicopter circled overhead, and a man in black quickly got down from the safety ladder. It was Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s private plane and his chief bodyguard. When Mu Anhan¡¯s plane crashed, he immediately rushed to the rescue and even personally went to the lifeboat to look for her. ¡°Climb up the safety ladder!¡± Gu Xiaozhan ordered. Mu Anhan¡¯s hand had just touched the safety ladder when she pulled back. ¡®As I thought, she is still thinking about Zhou Jingyi. She must have lost her mind again,¡¯ he thought coldly. ¡°Honey, I¡¯m afraid of heights¡­¡± ¡®I knew it. She¡¯s up to no good again!¡¯ ¡°You dared to jump down from the third floor of the villa. But you are afraid of the height of the safety ladder?¡± His thin lips curled up. Chapter 3 Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Not long ago, Mu Anhan wanted to escape the villa¡¯s bodyguards¡¯ watch, so she jumped down from the third floor of Tianqin villa. Fortunately, Gu Xiaozhan had taken precautions and had a safety cushion prepared below, so she was safe and sound. Otherwise, she would have been either dead or injured. She was too pretentious! Mu Anhan did not blame Gu Xiaozhan for disbelieving her. It was all her fault. ¡°Truthfully, I¡¯m worried that I¡¯ll be exposed!¡± Her voice was soft and sweet. ¡°I belong to hubby alone. Hubby, carry me and climb up, okay?¡± She climbed up the safety ladder in a soaked dress. There were many people around her, and they could see her body. Slyly, she had already read Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s mind. He was a very possessive man and would not allow anyone else to peek at her. Gu Xiaozhan felt like she was a magician, pulling all sorts of tricks out of her hat today! However, he didn¡¯t care about her schemes. He held her in his arms with one hand and climbed up the ladder with the other. Mu Anhan¡¯s slender arms instantly wrapped around his neck. Finally, she could hold this man who loved her with his life! Mu Anhan¡¯s hug was a little tricky. The moment she felt the warmth of his body, she burst into tears again. On the way back to the Tianqin villa in the helicopter, Gu Xiaozhan didn¡¯t speak a word. Mu Anhan felt a dull pain throbbing in her head. She thought it was due to her unexpected reincarnation, so she did not care. Tianqin Villa. Lush mountains and crashing water surrounded the seaside villa. The scenery was charmingly picturesque, especially with the fog; the place carried a mystical feel. It was as if one was in a fairyland. She used to think of it as a prison, but now she felt it held the most beautiful view in the world. Hearing the sound of a helicopter landing on the roof, two children of the same size ran out. They were a pair of twins. The twins had just turned three years old. The young boy was very handsome and aloof. He was like a miniature replica of Gu Xiaozhan. Despite his small stature, the little boy exuded a strong aura. The precious little girl had her hair tied into two pigtails and wore a princess dress. Her eyes and brows were very similar to Mu Anhan¡¯s, and she was a genuine beauty. ¡°Daddy¡¯s back¡­ ¡± The little girl extended her soft, white arms and ran over, cheering. When Mu Anhan caught sight of the twins from the helicopter, she could not wait to run over and hug the children into her arms and kiss them one by one. Alas, the children screamed and retreated as if they had seen a ghost the moment they saw her. She was such a failure as a mother! ¡°My sweethearts¡­ ¡± She sobbed as she called out to them. The twins avoided her reaching arms and ran to Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s side. Each of them hugged one of his long legs. The little girl acted coquettishly, asking her father to carry her. Gu Xiaozhan picked up his younger daughter. Her voice trembled. ¡°Dad, I¡¯m afraid of that lady¡­ ¡± The person who was supposed to be her mother was referred to as ¡®that lady¡¯ instead. By right, they were the closest in the bloodline, but now they were hiding far away from her. These two children were Mu Anhan¡¯s biological babies. Four years ago, she was out having fun with her best friend, Su Peizhi, at a bar. She had a glass of wine, and when she came to, she was lying on a big bed in the hotel with Gu Xiaozhan. That one time was all it took for her to get pregnant. The Mu family was extensive and renowned. How could they allow their daughter to have a child out of wedlock? Such a scandal would bring unacceptable shame to the family. When she and Gu Xiaozhan got married, her stepmother encouraged her father to accept one billion dollars as a wedding gift from Gu Xiaozhan. Because he wanted to marry her, Gu Xiaozhan was willing to spend a lot of money without even a twitch of the brow. But what about her? Su Peizhi had brainwashed her and told her that Gu Xiaozhan was a big devil and that his child would be a little devil. Mu Anhan wanted to go for an abortion, but Gu Xiaozhan stopped her with lightning speed. He had also hired a professional medical team to guard her at home 24 hours a day. Finally, after ten months of pregnancy, she gave birth to two healthy and adorable babies, but Mu Anhan did not spare them a glance. Even when the babies cried, she could not bring herself to comfort them. Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Not long ago, Mu Anhan wanted to escape the villa¡¯s bodyguards¡¯ watch, so she jumped down from the third floor of Tianqin villa. Fortunately, Gu Xiaozhan had taken precautions and had a safety cushion prepared below, so she was safe and sound. Otherwise, she would have been either dead or injured. She was too pretentious! Mu Anhan did not blame Gu Xiaozhan for disbelieving her. It was all her fault. ¡°Truthfully, I¡¯m worried that I¡¯ll be exposed!¡± Her voice was soft and sweet. ¡°I belong to hubby alone. Hubby, carry me and climb up, okay?¡± She climbed up the safety ladder in a soaked dress. There were many people around her, and they could see her body. Slyly, she had already read Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s mind. He was a very possessive man and would not allow anyone else to peek at her. Gu Xiaozhan felt like she was a magician, pulling all sorts of tricks out of her hat today! However, he didn¡¯t care about her schemes. He held her in his arms with one hand and climbed up the ladder with the other. Mu Anhan¡¯s slender arms instantly wrapped around his neck. Finally, she could hold this man who loved her with his life! Mu Anhan¡¯s hug was a little tricky. The moment she felt the warmth of his body, she burst into tears again. On the way back to the Tianqin villa in the helicopter, Gu Xiaozhan didn¡¯t speak a word. Mu Anhan felt a dull pain throbbing in her head. She thought it was due to her unexpected reincarnation, so she did not care. Tianqin Villa. Lush mountains and crashing water surrounded the seaside villa. The scenery was charmingly picturesque, especially with the fog; the place carried a mystical feel. It was as if one was in a fairyland. She used to think of it as a prison, but now she felt it held the most beautiful view in the world. Hearing the sound of a helicopter landing on the roof, two children of the same size ran out. They were a pair of twins. The twins had just turned three years old. The young boy was very handsome and aloof. He was like a miniature replica of Gu Xiaozhan. Despite his small stature, the little boy exuded a strong aura. The precious little girl had her hair tied into two pigtails and wore a princess dress. Her eyes and brows were very similar to Mu Anhan¡¯s, and she was a genuine beauty. ¡°Daddy¡¯s back¡­ ¡± The little girl extended her soft, white arms and ran over, cheering. When Mu Anhan caught sight of the twins from the helicopter, she could not wait to run over and hug the children into her arms and kiss them one by one. Alas, the children screamed and retreated as if they had seen a ghost the moment they saw her. She was such a failure as a mother! ¡°My sweethearts¡­ ¡± She sobbed as she called out to them. The twins avoided her reaching arms and ran to Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s side. Each of them hugged one of his long legs. The little girl acted coquettishly, asking her father to carry her. Gu Xiaozhan picked up his younger daughter. Her voice trembled. ¡°Dad, I¡¯m afraid of that lady¡­ ¡± The person who was supposed to be her mother was referred to as ¡®that lady¡¯ instead. By right, they were the closest in the bloodline, but now they were hiding far away from her. These two children were Mu Anhan¡¯s biological babies. Four years ago, she was out having fun with her best friend, Su Peizhi, at a bar. She had a glass of wine, and when she came to, she was lying on a big bed in the hotel with Gu Xiaozhan. That one time was all it took for her to get pregnant. The Mu family was extensive and renowned. How could they allow their daughter to have a child out of wedlock? Such a scandal would bring unacceptable shame to the family. When she and Gu Xiaozhan got married, her stepmother encouraged her father to accept one billion dollars as a wedding gift from Gu Xiaozhan. Because he wanted to marry her, Gu Xiaozhan was willing to spend a lot of money without even a twitch of the brow. But what about her? Su Peizhi had brainwashed her and told her that Gu Xiaozhan was a big devil and that his child would be a little devil. Mu Anhan wanted to go for an abortion, but Gu Xiaozhan stopped her with lightning speed. He had also hired a professional medical team to guard her at home 24 hours a day. Finally, after ten months of pregnancy, she gave birth to two healthy and adorable babies, but Mu Anhan did not spare them a glance. Even when the babies cried, she could not bring herself to comfort them. Chapter 4 Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation And so, Mu Anhan never fulfilled her responsibility as a mother. It was always Gu Xiaozhan who cared for the children. He worked and took care of them at the same time. Although he hired a nanny, he did everything himself when it was for their education. The twins were the closest to him. The boy was named Gu Yao, the girl was named Gu Yu. As for Mu Anhan, she did not care one iota about the children all these years. She lost her mind after drinking and wanted to throw the children into the trash can. She realized that that incident had just happened the day before. How could her poor, insecure children not be afraid of her after what she had done to them? In the children¡¯s eyes, she was the devil who would commit all kinds of evil! ¡°Don¡¯t be afraid. I¡¯m here. I won¡¯t let anyone hurt you.¡± When Gu Xiaozhan faced the child, his cold and hard edges filtered away, and his face filled with soft gentleness. He left the rooftop with one child in each hand and went down the stairs, not looking at Mu Anhan again. ¡°Hubby¡­ ¡± Mu Anhan quickly caught up with him. ¡°I won¡¯t hurt them. I just¡­ want to hug them.¡± ¡°So you can carry them to the trash can and throw them away?¡± Gu Xiaozhan said coldly. What goes around comes around. Mu Anhan¡¯s second chance was a great opportunity, but she had to clean up the mess she had made. ¡°Hubby, believe me, I guarantee I won¡¯t do it again,¡± Mu Anhan immediately swore. Guarantee? It wasn¡¯t the first time she¡¯d made him promises. Yet, after every promise she had made, the damage that ensued grew exponentially worse. The day Gu Xiaozhan believed her, pigs would start to fly! ¡°Go back to your room and reflect on your mistakes. You¡¯re not allowed to come out without my say-so.¡± After Gu Xiaozhan gave the order, he turned on his heel and went downstairs with the children. Mu Anhan looked at the figures of the adult and two children leaving and tried to cheer herself on. In her previous life, she had walked around seeing through muddied eyes. In this life, she would open her eyes wide and repay kindness with kindness and revenge with implacable hatred! She would protect this family, her husband, and her children and not let anyone hurt them! As for the broken relationship between her family members, it was not something she could mend in a day. She would have to work hard to earn their forgiveness step by step. She believed sincerity would eventually win them over, like water wearing down even metal and stone. She would make sure her husband and children would see her sincerity. Gu Xiaozhan brought the two children to the playroom. It was a playground that he had specially built for them. His children deserved to enjoy the best resources this world had to offer. What a pity their mother hated him so much that her hatred extended even to their innocent children¡­ ¡°Dad, are you hurt?¡± Gu Yu saw blood on his shoulder. Gu Xiaozhan turned his head, following her indication, and saw dried bloodstains on his clothes. He was not injured. He had only hugged Mu Anhan. Could it be her blood? ¡°Yu ¡®er, I¡¯m going to change my clothes. You can stay here and play with big brother.¡± Gu Xiaozhan entreated her by her pet name and placed her on the ground. ¡°Yes,¡± Gu Yu nodded obediently. Gu Yao held her little hand and went to play. ¡­ Mu Anhan entered her room. It was clearly still daytime, but it was dark inside. She turned on the lights and saw that the room was messier than a doghouse. Things were all over the place, and she did not even have a square of clear space to step. She couldn¡¯t be bothered to clean up and decided to take a shower first. Seawater had soaked her from head to toe; it was sticky and uncomfortable. She went into the bathroom and looked at the woman in the mirror. She was in high spirits, thrilled, and looking forward to her new life. She took off Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s suit, washed it, and hung it on the balcony. She took off her clothes and was about to take a shower when someone knocked on the door. She stuck her head out. ¡°Hubby¡­ ¡± ¡°Where are you hurt?¡± Gu Xiaozhan caught a glimpse of her beautiful, swan-like neck and half of her shoulder. He gulped and quickly looked away. His wife had never fulfilled any wifely obligations in the four years they had been married. It was hard for him. After all, he was still a normal man, and he had needs. Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation And so, Mu Anhan never fulfilled her responsibility as a mother. It was always Gu Xiaozhan who cared for the children. He worked and took care of them at the same time. Although he hired a nanny, he did everything himself when it was for their education. The twins were the closest to him. The boy was named Gu Yao, the girl was named Gu Yu. As for Mu Anhan, she did not care one iota about the children all these years. She lost her mind after drinking and wanted to throw the children into the trash can. She realized that that incident had just happened the day before. How could her poor, insecure children not be afraid of her after what she had done to them? In the children¡¯s eyes, she was the devil who would commit all kinds of evil! ¡°Don¡¯t be afraid. I¡¯m here. I won¡¯t let anyone hurt you.¡± When Gu Xiaozhan faced the child, his cold and hard edges filtered away, and his face filled with soft gentleness. He left the rooftop with one child in each hand and went down the stairs, not looking at Mu Anhan again. ¡°Hubby¡­ ¡± Mu Anhan quickly caught up with him. ¡°I won¡¯t hurt them. I just¡­ want to hug them.¡± ¡°So you can carry them to the trash can and throw them away?¡± Gu Xiaozhan said coldly. What goes around comes around. Mu Anhan¡¯s second chance was a great opportunity, but she had to clean up the mess she had made. ¡°Hubby, believe me, I guarantee I won¡¯t do it again,¡± Mu Anhan immediately swore. Guarantee? It wasn¡¯t the first time she¡¯d made him promises. Yet, after every promise she had made, the damage that ensued grew exponentially worse. The day Gu Xiaozhan believed her, pigs would start to fly! ¡°Go back to your room and reflect on your mistakes. You¡¯re not allowed to come out without my say-so.¡± After Gu Xiaozhan gave the order, he turned on his heel and went downstairs with the children. Mu Anhan looked at the figures of the adult and two children leaving and tried to cheer herself on. In her previous life, she had walked around seeing through muddied eyes. In this life, she would open her eyes wide and repay kindness with kindness and revenge with implacable hatred! She would protect this family, her husband, and her children and not let anyone hurt them! As for the broken relationship between her family members, it was not something she could mend in a day. She would have to work hard to earn their forgiveness step by step. She believed sincerity would eventually win them over, like water wearing down even metal and stone. She would make sure her husband and children would see her sincerity. Gu Xiaozhan brought the two children to the playroom. It was a playground that he had specially built for them. His children deserved to enjoy the best resources this world had to offer. What a pity their mother hated him so much that her hatred extended even to their innocent children¡­ ¡°Dad, are you hurt?¡± Gu Yu saw blood on his shoulder. Gu Xiaozhan turned his head, following her indication, and saw dried bloodstains on his clothes. He was not injured. He had only hugged Mu Anhan. Could it be her blood? ¡°Yu ¡®er, I¡¯m going to change my clothes. You can stay here and play with big brother.¡± Gu Xiaozhan entreated her by her pet name and placed her on the ground. ¡°Yes,¡± Gu Yu nodded obediently. Gu Yao held her little hand and went to play. ¡­ Mu Anhan entered her room. It was clearly still daytime, but it was dark inside. She turned on the lights and saw that the room was messier than a doghouse. Things were all over the place, and she did not even have a square of clear space to step. She couldn¡¯t be bothered to clean up and decided to take a shower first. Seawater had soaked her from head to toe; it was sticky and uncomfortable. She went into the bathroom and looked at the woman in the mirror. She was in high spirits, thrilled, and looking forward to her new life. She took off Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s suit, washed it, and hung it on the balcony. She took off her clothes and was about to take a shower when someone knocked on the door. She stuck her head out. ¡°Hubby¡­ ¡± ¡°Where are you hurt?¡± Gu Xiaozhan caught a glimpse of her beautiful, swan-like neck and half of her shoulder. He gulped and quickly looked away. His wife had never fulfilled any wifely obligations in the four years they had been married. It was hard for him. After all, he was still a normal man, and he had needs. Chapter 5 Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Mu Anhan¡¯s eyes narrowed slyly. She figured this could be an opportunity to get closer to her husband. Moreover, this man was as still as an ancient ice mountain, freezing as a blizzard and unmoving as stone, but she discerned his concern under the icy facade. ¡°Hubby, will you please have a look at me! I don¡¯t know where I¡¯m hurt. ¡°As she spoke, she opened the door and revealed her body. The foggy air and dim light from the bathroom cast a hazy glow, illuminating her body and making her appear more sensual. For a moment, Gu Xiaozhan stopped breathing. His desire for her body only stopped on that night four years ago. She was still an innocent, sheltered girl with a beautiful and pure countenance, but her sexiness was undeniable. It seemed to ignite with the lightest breath. Someone had drugged her that night so long ago, and he had been positively clear-headed. She avoided him like a snake for the four years they lived together, so why was she presenting her body to him now? Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s mind went blank for a moment, forgetting his suspicions of her manipulative behavior. However, Gu Xiaozhan was a firm guy. Even in a state of confusion, he could snap out of it and get back on his feet quickly. ¡°What are you playing at now?¡± he asked, gulping. Mu Anhan had decided that she would only bare herself to her husband. However, shyness descended over her when she met Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s burning gaze. She lowered her head, not daring to look into the hot molten lava in his eyes. After all, she had summoned immense courage to do this. She had only one experience being with him, and the memory was hazy and fragmented. ¡°I¡¯m not playing any tricks. I really don¡¯t know where I¡¯m hurt¡­ ¡± Gu Xiaozhan sneered. ¡®Is she saying this isn¡¯t a trick?¡¯ She had avoided his gaze guiltily. Her lie was so clumsy that it was almost funny. However, when she dropped her head, he saw dried blood crusting the hair at the top of her head. She had injured her head. Did she truly not know? Yet, she was the type to cry in pain over the littlest things, let alone an injury like this. He couldn¡¯t believe that she was totally ignorant of the wound on her head. No one in their right minds would believe her. Perhaps she kept her head down for too long, Mu Anhan¡¯s head began to feel heavy, and her feet felt light. She could not keep herself upright and collapsed to the ground. With a loud ¡°Bang!¡± she crashed to the floor. ¡°Mu Anhan, get up!¡± Gu Xiaozhan warned strongly. She must be acting again! What would she achieve by pretending to be ill? He had never let her out of punishment despite all her faking. Of course, his heart would soften every time she did that. The heaviest punishment he had ever given her was to lock her up and restrict her from going out lest she caused more trouble. Gu Xiaozhan called her a few more times, but she gave no response or even any indication she heard him. He squatted down and reached out to carry her. He understood then that his heart had fallen into this woman¡¯s hands for the rest of his life. He realized that her body was burning up at a frighteningly high temperature when his fingers touched her skin. Was she really sick? He let out a faint sigh. He grabbed the showerhead and gave her a simple rinse, then wrapped her in a large bath towel and helped her change into clean clothes. He carried her into the guest room and called the family doctor. ¡°Get here within five minutes.¡± When Tang Haolang rushed over, he saw Gu Xiaozhan gazing at the woman in his arms with endless, breathtaking affection. Gu Xiaozhan was infamous for being invincible in everything he did, but Mu Anhan was his one weakness. The man always ordered the doctor to treat her the best he could, even when she faked an illness. The most common medicine Tang Haolang prescribed was vitamin C. He didn¡¯t think this time would be an exception. He took out a bottle of vitamin C without even looking at his patient. ¡°Master Gu, take one pill a day. It will cure her¡­ ¡± Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s eyes seemed to be shooting sharp arrows, piercing right through him. ¡°She injured her head and has a fever.¡± ¡°F*ck!¡± Tang Haolang patted his chest in surprise, his heart shrinking. ¡°You¡¯re serious this time!¡± He quickly opened the first aid kit, shaved the hair near the wound on her head, disinfected it, and bandaged it. ¡°Dr. Tang¡­ ¡± Mu Anhan slowly woke up. ¡°Ah!¡± It was too sudden. Tang Haolang was so shocked that he fell back. The gauze in his hands rolled to the ground. Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Mu Anhan¡¯s eyes narrowed slyly. She figured this could be an opportunity to get closer to her husband. Moreover, this man was as still as an ancient ice mountain, freezing as a blizzard and unmoving as stone, but she discerned his concern under the icy facade. ¡°Hubby, will you please have a look at me! I don¡¯t know where I¡¯m hurt. ¡°As she spoke, she opened the door and revealed her body. The foggy air and dim light from the bathroom cast a hazy glow, illuminating her body and making her appear more sensual. For a moment, Gu Xiaozhan stopped breathing. His desire for her body only stopped on that night four years ago. She was still an innocent, sheltered girl with a beautiful and pure countenance, but her sexiness was undeniable. It seemed to ignite with the lightest breath. Someone had drugged her that night so long ago, and he had been positively clear-headed. She avoided him like a snake for the four years they lived together, so why was she presenting her body to him now? Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s mind went blank for a moment, forgetting his suspicions of her manipulative behavior. However, Gu Xiaozhan was a firm guy. Even in a state of confusion, he could snap out of it and get back on his feet quickly. ¡°What are you playing at now?¡± he asked, gulping. Mu Anhan had decided that she would only bare herself to her husband. However, shyness descended over her when she met Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s burning gaze. She lowered her head, not daring to look into the hot molten lava in his eyes. After all, she had summoned immense courage to do this. She had only one experience being with him, and the memory was hazy and fragmented. ¡°I¡¯m not playing any tricks. I really don¡¯t know where I¡¯m hurt¡­ ¡± Gu Xiaozhan sneered. ¡®Is she saying this isn¡¯t a trick?¡¯ She had avoided his gaze guiltily. Her lie was so clumsy that it was almost funny. However, when she dropped her head, he saw dried blood crusting the hair at the top of her head. She had injured her head. Did she truly not know? Yet, she was the type to cry in pain over the littlest things, let alone an injury like this. He couldn¡¯t believe that she was totally ignorant of the wound on her head. No one in their right minds would believe her. Perhaps she kept her head down for too long, Mu Anhan¡¯s head began to feel heavy, and her feet felt light. She could not keep herself upright and collapsed to the ground. With a loud ¡°Bang!¡± she crashed to the floor. ¡°Mu Anhan, get up!¡± Gu Xiaozhan warned strongly. She must be acting again! What would she achieve by pretending to be ill? He had never let her out of punishment despite all her faking. Of course, his heart would soften every time she did that. The heaviest punishment he had ever given her was to lock her up and restrict her from going out lest she caused more trouble. Gu Xiaozhan called her a few more times, but she gave no response or even any indication she heard him. He squatted down and reached out to carry her. He understood then that his heart had fallen into this woman¡¯s hands for the rest of his life. He realized that her body was burning up at a frighteningly high temperature when his fingers touched her skin. Was she really sick? He let out a faint sigh. He grabbed the showerhead and gave her a simple rinse, then wrapped her in a large bath towel and helped her change into clean clothes. He carried her into the guest room and called the family doctor. ¡°Get here within five minutes.¡± When Tang Haolang rushed over, he saw Gu Xiaozhan gazing at the woman in his arms with endless, breathtaking affection. Gu Xiaozhan was infamous for being invincible in everything he did, but Mu Anhan was his one weakness. The man always ordered the doctor to treat her the best he could, even when she faked an illness. The most common medicine Tang Haolang prescribed was vitamin C. He didn¡¯t think this time would be an exception. He took out a bottle of vitamin C without even looking at his patient. ¡°Master Gu, take one pill a day. It will cure her¡­ ¡± Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s eyes seemed to be shooting sharp arrows, piercing right through him. ¡°She injured her head and has a fever.¡± ¡°F*ck!¡± Tang Haolang patted his chest in surprise, his heart shrinking. ¡°You¡¯re serious this time!¡± He quickly opened the first aid kit, shaved the hair near the wound on her head, disinfected it, and bandaged it. ¡°Dr. Tang¡­ ¡± Mu Anhan slowly woke up. ¡°Ah!¡± It was too sudden. Tang Haolang was so shocked that he fell back. The gauze in his hands rolled to the ground. Chapter 6 Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation On the outside, no one knew what kind of person Mu Anhan was. Tang Haolong was privy to the truth since he was a victim of her endless abuse. Every time she faked an illness, she would tear Tang Haolang apart when he prescribed her medicine. Who knew this woman could speak so softly and politely? It was a 180-degree change. Was she trying to scare him to death? He shook his head; his surprise had made his thoughts humorously jumbled. Mu Anhan was a little puzzled. She looked at Gu Xiaozhan beside her. ¡°Hubby, am I that ugly? Why is Dr. Tang so scared?¡± Tang Haolang¡¯s jaw was on the floor, mouth hanging open so wide he could swallow a dinosaur egg. When did Mu Anhan stop berating and scolding him and Master Gu together? He never expected to hear her call Master Gu her ¡®hubby¡¯ within his entire lifetime. Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s cold eyes swept over Tang Haolang. ¡°Get lost!¡± ¡°Right away, Master Gu!¡± Not only did Tang Haolang back away, but he also tripped and rolled in his haste to obey! He quickly got up, rushed to the door, and shut it behind him on his way out. Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s thin lips curved into a cold smile. ¡°Mu Anhan, do you think I will spare you from punishment if you have a hole in your head in the future?¡± In the past, she had only pretended to be sick. This time it was real. How dare she allow herself to be hurt? Mu Anhan quickly shifted and knelt on the ground before him. Her soft hands hugged his thigh, and she acted like a kitten. ¡°Hubby, I was careless! Please forgive me this once¡­ ¡± She didn¡¯t know when she had hurt her head. She wasn¡¯t sure if she got hit when the plane crashed. At that time, she had only Gu Xiaozhan on her mind and did not feel any pain, just some dizzy spells. Of course, the joy of her reincarnation as she went back in time had gotten to her head, and she didn¡¯t notice any physical discomfort. Gu Xiaozhan looked at his wife¡¯s stunningly beautiful little face. At the moment, she snuggled and rubbed against him like an obedient, needy kitten. It was no secret that Mu Anhan was the most beautiful woman in Country A. Even the arrogant and unruly Gu Xiaozhan could not deny it. Right now, it seemed like she was beautiful on the surface and on the inside, down to her bones. She breathed gently on his abdomen. Gu Xiaozhan stiffened, and the blood in his body started boiling rapidly. He lifted her with one hand and placed her on the bed. He looked down at her condescendingly, his usually cold voice slightly erratic. ¡°Mu Anhan, you better remember this. Every inch of your body belongs to me and me alone.¡± After he spoke, his tall and slender figure disappeared from the room. After Gu Xiaozhan closed the door, he took a deep breath. He could not believe he was actually tempted by that woman just now. She seemed like a completely different person now. Every time their bodies touched, he wanted to ravage her and take her for his own. He waited till he calmed down and strode into the study. ¡°Master Gu¡­ ¡± Tang Haolang bowed respectfully. Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s reputation in Country A was second only to the president¡¯s. And this was only on the surface. Everyone knew that in secret, the president had to listen to him. He had an army of his own, a political group, and an elite business circle. He was the country¡¯s backbone and firmly controlled the lifeline of the entire country. Everywhere, people revered him and there was even a saying that if he stomped his feet, the land itself would quake. ¡°Speak!¡± Gu Xiaozhan looked at him, eyes sharp as an eagle. Tang Haolang had been by his side for many years. He instinctively knew what his boss wanted. ¡°Master Gu, Madam¡¯s head is badly injured. I suggest that she gets a full body examination. Her personality has changed greatly, and it might be due to her head injury.¡± Gu Xiaozhan furrowed his brows slightly. ¡°Will she return to who she was before?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know¡­ ¡± Tang Haolang felt in danger of being glared to death. ¡°Master Gu, the human brain is one of the most complicated things in the world. I¡¯m still in the process of researching it.¡± ¡°What¡¯s the point of keeping you with me?¡± Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s eyes were piercing white-hot coals. ¡°Do you think I¡¯m so kind as to patron idlers?¡± ¡°Master Gu, I¡¯m going back to the lab right now. I¡¯ll cure Madam for sure.¡± Tang Haolang knelt on the ground in fear. Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation On the outside, no one knew what kind of person Mu Anhan was. Tang Haolong was privy to the truth since he was a victim of her endless abuse. Every time she faked an illness, she would tear Tang Haolang apart when he prescribed her medicine. Who knew this woman could speak so softly and politely? It was a 180-degree change. Was she trying to scare him to death? He shook his head; his surprise had made his thoughts humorously jumbled. Mu Anhan was a little puzzled. She looked at Gu Xiaozhan beside her. ¡°Hubby, am I that ugly? Why is Dr. Tang so scared?¡± Tang Haolang¡¯s jaw was on the floor, mouth hanging open so wide he could swallow a dinosaur egg. When did Mu Anhan stop berating and scolding him and Master Gu together? He never expected to hear her call Master Gu her ¡®hubby¡¯ within his entire lifetime. Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s cold eyes swept over Tang Haolang. ¡°Get lost!¡± ¡°Right away, Master Gu!¡± Not only did Tang Haolang back away, but he also tripped and rolled in his haste to obey! He quickly got up, rushed to the door, and shut it behind him on his way out. Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s thin lips curved into a cold smile. ¡°Mu Anhan, do you think I will spare you from punishment if you have a hole in your head in the future?¡± In the past, she had only pretended to be sick. This time it was real. How dare she allow herself to be hurt? Mu Anhan quickly shifted and knelt on the ground before him. Her soft hands hugged his thigh, and she acted like a kitten. ¡°Hubby, I was careless! Please forgive me this once¡­ ¡± She didn¡¯t know when she had hurt her head. She wasn¡¯t sure if she got hit when the plane crashed. At that time, she had only Gu Xiaozhan on her mind and did not feel any pain, just some dizzy spells. Of course, the joy of her reincarnation as she went back in time had gotten to her head, and she didn¡¯t notice any physical discomfort. Gu Xiaozhan looked at his wife¡¯s stunningly beautiful little face. At the moment, she snuggled and rubbed against him like an obedient, needy kitten. It was no secret that Mu Anhan was the most beautiful woman in Country A. Even the arrogant and unruly Gu Xiaozhan could not deny it. Right now, it seemed like she was beautiful on the surface and on the inside, down to her bones. She breathed gently on his abdomen. Gu Xiaozhan stiffened, and the blood in his body started boiling rapidly. He lifted her with one hand and placed her on the bed. He looked down at her condescendingly, his usually cold voice slightly erratic. ¡°Mu Anhan, you better remember this. Every inch of your body belongs to me and me alone.¡± After he spoke, his tall and slender figure disappeared from the room. After Gu Xiaozhan closed the door, he took a deep breath. He could not believe he was actually tempted by that woman just now. She seemed like a completely different person now. Every time their bodies touched, he wanted to ravage her and take her for his own. He waited till he calmed down and strode into the study. ¡°Master Gu¡­ ¡± Tang Haolang bowed respectfully. Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s reputation in Country A was second only to the president¡¯s. And this was only on the surface. Everyone knew that in secret, the president had to listen to him. He had an army of his own, a political group, and an elite business circle. He was the country¡¯s backbone and firmly controlled the lifeline of the entire country. Everywhere, people revered him and there was even a saying that if he stomped his feet, the land itself would quake. ¡°Speak!¡± Gu Xiaozhan looked at him, eyes sharp as an eagle. Tang Haolang had been by his side for many years. He instinctively knew what his boss wanted. ¡°Master Gu, Madam¡¯s head is badly injured. I suggest that she gets a full body examination. Her personality has changed greatly, and it might be due to her head injury.¡± Gu Xiaozhan furrowed his brows slightly. ¡°Will she return to who she was before?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know¡­ ¡± Tang Haolang felt in danger of being glared to death. ¡°Master Gu, the human brain is one of the most complicated things in the world. I¡¯m still in the process of researching it.¡± ¡°What¡¯s the point of keeping you with me?¡± Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s eyes were piercing white-hot coals. ¡°Do you think I¡¯m so kind as to patron idlers?¡± ¡°Master Gu, I¡¯m going back to the lab right now. I¡¯ll cure Madam for sure.¡± Tang Haolang knelt on the ground in fear. Chapter 7 Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation The bedroom was clean and tidy. Gu Xiaozhan had already ordered the servants to clean it up. Mu Anhan sat in front of the large mirror. The woman in the mirror was exquisite. Her long hair was fluffy like clouds floating behind her head, and a faint fragrance wafted into her nose. There was a long row of branded perfumes, all of which she had developed herself. The G&M brand perfumes were worth 10 million a bottle, but the supply could not meet the demand. She was young and frivolous, so she had bid as she liked. In the upper-class society, owning a G&M perfume was symbolic of status. What a pity she did not love Gu Xiaozhan in her previous life and ruined her own career. In this life, not only would she protect her husband, but she would also make her business flourish. ¡°Ding!¡± A jingle sounded. She received an anonymous new email: Purchasing a bottle of aphrodisiac perfume to be delivered tomorrow at any price. [100 million.] [Deal.] Mu Anhan remembered that she was grounded and could not go out to purchase the raw materials. What should she do? Just as she was at her wit¡¯s end, she suddenly felt like walking into an enormous space, and the required materials appeared in front of her. If she thought of it, her new head interspace could provide it. After retrieving the materials, she wondered if the hole in her head opened up an all-purpose space. Mu Anhan was making perfume when she suddenly recalled that tomorrow was the twins¡¯ third birthday. In her previous life, Gu Xiaozhan had accompanied them. On the other hand, she had left to have fun with Zhou Jingyi. She cringed, shaking her head at her past behavior. She entered her interspace again to select gifts for the two children. The next morning. Mu Anhan brought two gift boxes to the children¡¯s room. It was their birthday today, and the children were thrilled. They excitedly surrounded Gu Xiaozhan and chattered non-stop. When Mu Anhan appeared, the atmosphere instantly changed. Gu Yu instinctively ran into Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s arms. Gu Yao also stared at their mother guardedly. He was young but carried a powerful aura. ¡°Good morning, hubby!¡± Mu Anhan smiled and greeted him. Gu Xiaozhan pursed his thin lips slightly but did not respond. ¡°My babies, it¡¯s your birthday today. Mommy wishes you both a happy birthday!¡± Mu Anhan brought out the presents with a smile. Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s eyes glinted coldly. The children were already three years old. But this was the first time she cared to celebrate their birthdays. Mu Anhan ignored their surprise and pointed at a present. ¡°My dear strong boy, this is the latest and most challenging Rubik¡¯s cube in the market. Would you like to give it a go?¡± She knew she had to pull out all the big guns to impress her son. Gu Yao was a genius child who had inherited Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s perfect genes and relished challenges. ¡°Precious little one, this is a limited edition princess dress produced by the brand G&M. There¡¯s only one of its kind in the entire world!¡± Gu Yu was a little princess who loved beauty products. She lived in a wealthy environment since birth and knew all the big brands well. She especially loved things from the Gu Corporation. Gu Yao and Gu Yu seemed to have forgotten how scary Mu Anhan was. Their pretty eyes sparkled, and they could not help but look to Gu Xiaozhan for approval. Gu Xiaozhan was puzzled. The G&M brand was so extravagant. Why was she willing to go through the effort of getting gifts from there for the children? The astounding generosity was suspicious; her ulterior motive for doing all this was questionable. But seeing the anticipation in the children¡¯s eyes which he had never seen before, he said, ¡°Mommy is giving you a present, go on, go get it!¡± When Gu Yao and Gu Yu heard that, they held hands and ran to the gifts. Picking up the presents, they ran back to Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s side as fast as they could without glancing at Mu Anhan, afraid that Mu Anhan was a man-eating demonic creature. ¡°You guys have fun, and I¡¯ll go back to my room for breakfast.¡± Mu Anhan knew it was a good start and decided to retreat for the time being. She did not take another step forward, despite still wanting to hold her children, but turned around and left. ¡°Wow, this Rubik¡¯s cube is amazing. Dad, it¡¯s even better than Uncle Huo¡¯s design!¡± Huo Jiguang was one of the world¡¯s leading scientists. He devoted himself to the Gu family¡¯s laboratory and was always designing new toys for Gu Yao. ¡°Daddy, do I look pretty?¡± Gu Yu had changed into her princess dress in the bedroom. She walked out and twirled like a little ballerina. ¡°My little fairy is the most beautiful!¡± Gu Xiaozhan hugged her and let the children play amongst themselves. When he passed by Mu Anhan¡¯s room, she called out to him, ¡°Honey, I want to ask you for a favor¡­ ¡± Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation The bedroom was clean and tidy. Gu Xiaozhan had already ordered the servants to clean it up. Mu Anhan sat in front of the large mirror. The woman in the mirror was exquisite. Her long hair was fluffy like clouds floating behind her head, and a faint fragrance wafted into her nose. There was a long row of branded perfumes, all of which she had developed herself. The G&M brand perfumes were worth 10 million a bottle, but the supply could not meet the demand. She was young and frivolous, so she had bid as she liked. In the upper-class society, owning a G&M perfume was symbolic of status. What a pity she did not love Gu Xiaozhan in her previous life and ruined her own career. In this life, not only would she protect her husband, but she would also make her business flourish. ¡°Ding!¡± A jingle sounded. She received an anonymous new email: Purchasing a bottle of aphrodisiac perfume to be delivered tomorrow at any price. [100 million.] [Deal.] Mu Anhan remembered that she was grounded and could not go out to purchase the raw materials. What should she do? Just as she was at her wit¡¯s end, she suddenly felt like walking into an enormous space, and the required materials appeared in front of her. If she thought of it, her new head interspace could provide it. After retrieving the materials, she wondered if the hole in her head opened up an all-purpose space. Mu Anhan was making perfume when she suddenly recalled that tomorrow was the twins¡¯ third birthday. In her previous life, Gu Xiaozhan had accompanied them. On the other hand, she had left to have fun with Zhou Jingyi. She cringed, shaking her head at her past behavior. She entered her interspace again to select gifts for the two children. The next morning. Mu Anhan brought two gift boxes to the children¡¯s room. It was their birthday today, and the children were thrilled. They excitedly surrounded Gu Xiaozhan and chattered non-stop. When Mu Anhan appeared, the atmosphere instantly changed. Gu Yu instinctively ran into Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s arms. Gu Yao also stared at their mother guardedly. He was young but carried a powerful aura. ¡°Good morning, hubby!¡± Mu Anhan smiled and greeted him. Gu Xiaozhan pursed his thin lips slightly but did not respond. ¡°My babies, it¡¯s your birthday today. Mommy wishes you both a happy birthday!¡± Mu Anhan brought out the presents with a smile. Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s eyes glinted coldly. The children were already three years old. But this was the first time she cared to celebrate their birthdays. Mu Anhan ignored their surprise and pointed at a present. ¡°My dear strong boy, this is the latest and most challenging Rubik¡¯s cube in the market. Would you like to give it a go?¡± She knew she had to pull out all the big guns to impress her son. Gu Yao was a genius child who had inherited Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s perfect genes and relished challenges. ¡°Precious little one, this is a limited edition princess dress produced by the brand G&M. There¡¯s only one of its kind in the entire world!¡± Gu Yu was a little princess who loved beauty products. She lived in a wealthy environment since birth and knew all the big brands well. She especially loved things from the Gu Corporation. Gu Yao and Gu Yu seemed to have forgotten how scary Mu Anhan was. Their pretty eyes sparkled, and they could not help but look to Gu Xiaozhan for approval. Gu Xiaozhan was puzzled. The G&M brand was so extravagant. Why was she willing to go through the effort of getting gifts from there for the children? The astounding generosity was suspicious; her ulterior motive for doing all this was questionable. But seeing the anticipation in the children¡¯s eyes which he had never seen before, he said, ¡°Mommy is giving you a present, go on, go get it!¡± When Gu Yao and Gu Yu heard that, they held hands and ran to the gifts. Picking up the presents, they ran back to Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s side as fast as they could without glancing at Mu Anhan, afraid that Mu Anhan was a man-eating demonic creature. ¡°You guys have fun, and I¡¯ll go back to my room for breakfast.¡± Mu Anhan knew it was a good start and decided to retreat for the time being. She did not take another step forward, despite still wanting to hold her children, but turned around and left. ¡°Wow, this Rubik¡¯s cube is amazing. Dad, it¡¯s even better than Uncle Huo¡¯s design!¡± Huo Jiguang was one of the world¡¯s leading scientists. He devoted himself to the Gu family¡¯s laboratory and was always designing new toys for Gu Yao. ¡°Daddy, do I look pretty?¡± Gu Yu had changed into her princess dress in the bedroom. She walked out and twirled like a little ballerina. ¡°My little fairy is the most beautiful!¡± Gu Xiaozhan hugged her and let the children play amongst themselves. When he passed by Mu Anhan¡¯s room, she called out to him, ¡°Honey, I want to ask you for a favor¡­ ¡± Chapter 8 Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s sharp eagle eyes flashed with a hint of mockery. ¡°Mu Anhan, these twins are your own flesh and blood. Are you using them as leverage to let you go?¡± ¡°Hubby, I just want to attend the birthday party tonight.¡± Mu Anhan humbled herself as low as she could, but she met his gaze bravely. She could tell that the children were still willing to accept her gift. Hopefully, she was not a lost cause with them. She had stayed up all night and personally designed two gifts in her interspace, hoping the children would like them. Gu Xiaozhan stopped looking at her with loathing and suspicion. Instead, his eyes were as clear as a fresh spring stream, so pure that they were free of any impurities. Could she have changed so entirely due to her head injury? However, Gu Xiaozhan could not quite let go of his doubts. Mu Anhan stepped forward and held his arm, shaking it gently, beseeching. ¡°Hubby, the children are my flesh and blood. I want to love them¡­ ¡± As she spoke, she flashbacked to her murder by the witch in her previous life, and her eyes filled with tears. Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s eyes had a sharp coldness that could see through everything. He wanted to pull his arm away, but she hugged him even tighter. He froze. Her soft body gently pressed against his strong arm. As harsh and stoic as he was, he was still a normal man, full of vigor and vitality. It was a trial and temptation like no other. She was 175cm tall, the standard acceptable height for models in the girls¡¯ circle. But standing in front of Gu Xiaozhan, who was 190cm tall, she felt petite and slender. As she sobbed, he was nearly overwhelmed by the urge to return her embrace, to dote on her. ¡°Mu Anhan, I¡¯ll teach you a lesson if you dare play any tricks at the birthday party!¡± Gu Xiaozhan said; it was his way of agreeing. ¡°Thank you, hubby.¡± Mu Anhan smiled glitteringly through her tears. Gu Xiaozhan frowned at her quick change of emotion from tears to laughter. Was she that good of an actress? Did he fall for another manipulation? He withdrew his arm and strode away. Mu Anhan ran back to the room in unconcealable joy, jumped onto the big bed, and wriggled on it, her body expressing the excitement. She needed to catch up on sleep to celebrate with her husband and children at night! ¡­ Six o¡¯clock that evening. The birthday party officially began. The big shots from the political, business, and military circles all made an appearance, including President Pei Long, who brought his beloved daughter, Pei Bei, who had just turned 18. The spectacle of names and grandeur showed that Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s position in Country A was indispensable. He held a pivotal role in the country. Mu Anhan took the initiative to hold Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s arm and stood proudly by his side like a true madam of the house. Everyone in the country knew that Gu Xiaozhan was married and had a pair of twins, but they had never seen the child¡¯s mother appear in public with him. Everyone, including the president and the other prominent heads of state, knew that the couple¡¯s relationship was rocky, so they never inquired about it. She wore a stunning red dress that set off her breathtaking skin with glittering high heels. Her long, flowing hair fell in waves over her shoulders, her exquisite face was devastatingly beautiful, and her aura overpowered everyone. Gu Xiaozhan became the center of making small talk, naturally followed by discussions with Pei Long and other officials about current international matters. Every single and available socialite was eager to be well acquainted with Gu Xiaozhan. The rumor mill ran high with talks of his unhappy relationship with his wife, and they each wanted to be her replacement. Pei Bei stood behind her father, shyly peering at Gu Xiaozhan in his black suit with admiration. He entranced her with his style and charisma, his overwhelming presence, and his aloof, cool demeanor. Mu Anhan went to look for her children and found Gu Yao studying the Rubik¡¯s cube. Gu Yu was helping him at his side. ¡°Mommy can help you through the steps.¡± Mu Anhan squatted down to their height and said softly. Gu Yu jumped in surprise, ran behind her brother, and peeked at her, eyes wide and watery with fear. She was afraid to be in her presence. Gu Yao¡¯s eyes were cold as he rejected her offer. ¡°I can handle it myself. You can go away.¡± ¡®Little brat, are you chasing me away?¡¯ Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s sharp eagle eyes flashed with a hint of mockery. ¡°Mu Anhan, these twins are your own flesh and blood. Are you using them as leverage to let you go?¡± ¡°Hubby, I just want to attend the birthday party tonight.¡± Mu Anhan humbled herself as low as she could, but she met his gaze bravely. She could tell that the children were still willing to accept her gift. Hopefully, she was not a lost cause with them. She had stayed up all night and personally designed two gifts in her interspace, hoping the children would like them. Gu Xiaozhan stopped looking at her with loathing and suspicion. Instead, his eyes were as clear as a fresh spring stream, so pure that they were free of any impurities. Could she have changed so entirely due to her head injury? However, Gu Xiaozhan could not quite let go of his doubts. Mu Anhan stepped forward and held his arm, shaking it gently, beseeching. ¡°Hubby, the children are my flesh and blood. I want to love them¡­ ¡± As she spoke, she flashbacked to her murder by the witch in her previous life, and her eyes filled with tears. Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s eyes had a sharp coldness that could see through everything. He wanted to pull his arm away, but she hugged him even tighter. He froze. Her soft body gently pressed against his strong arm. As harsh and stoic as he was, he was still a normal man, full of vigor and vitality. It was a trial and temptation like no other. She was 175cm tall, the standard acceptable height for models in the girls¡¯ circle. But standing in front of Gu Xiaozhan, who was 190cm tall, she felt petite and slender. As she sobbed, he was nearly overwhelmed by the urge to return her embrace, to dote on her. ¡°Mu Anhan, I¡¯ll teach you a lesson if you dare play any tricks at the birthday party!¡± Gu Xiaozhan said; it was his way of agreeing. ¡°Thank you, hubby.¡± Mu Anhan smiled glitteringly through her tears. Gu Xiaozhan frowned at her quick change of emotion from tears to laughter. Was she that good of an actress? Did he fall for another manipulation? He withdrew his arm and strode away. Mu Anhan ran back to the room in unconcealable joy, jumped onto the big bed, and wriggled on it, her body expressing the excitement. She needed to catch up on sleep to celebrate with her husband and children at night! ¡­ Six o¡¯clock that evening. The birthday party officially began. The big shots from the political, business, and military circles all made an appearance, including President Pei Long, who brought his beloved daughter, Pei Bei, who had just turned 18. The spectacle of names and grandeur showed that Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s position in Country A was indispensable. He held a pivotal role in the country. Mu Anhan took the initiative to hold Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s arm and stood proudly by his side like a true madam of the house. Everyone in the country knew that Gu Xiaozhan was married and had a pair of twins, but they had never seen the child¡¯s mother appear in public with him. Everyone, including the president and the other prominent heads of state, knew that the couple¡¯s relationship was rocky, so they never inquired about it. She wore a stunning red dress that set off her breathtaking skin with glittering high heels. Her long, flowing hair fell in waves over her shoulders, her exquisite face was devastatingly beautiful, and her aura overpowered everyone. Gu Xiaozhan became the center of making small talk, naturally followed by discussions with Pei Long and other officials about current international matters. Every single and available socialite was eager to be well acquainted with Gu Xiaozhan. The rumor mill ran high with talks of his unhappy relationship with his wife, and they each wanted to be her replacement. Pei Bei stood behind her father, shyly peering at Gu Xiaozhan in his black suit with admiration. He entranced her with his style and charisma, his overwhelming presence, and his aloof, cool demeanor. Mu Anhan went to look for her children and found Gu Yao studying the Rubik¡¯s cube. Gu Yu was helping him at his side. ¡°Mommy can help you through the steps.¡± Mu Anhan squatted down to their height and said softly. Gu Yu jumped in surprise, ran behind her brother, and peeked at her, eyes wide and watery with fear. She was afraid to be in her presence. Gu Yao¡¯s eyes were cold as he rejected her offer. ¡°I can handle it myself. You can go away.¡± ¡®Little brat, are you chasing me away?¡¯ Chapter 9 Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Mu Anhan knew she could not expect a few little gifts to automatically win back the children¡¯s love, especially not after everything she had put them through. Nevertheless, she hoped to improve her relationship with her children. ¡°Little Yao, if you don¡¯t solve the cube before midnight, you must agree to a request from mommy!¡± Mu Anhan suggested, slyly instigating a bet she knew a child like him could not resist. Despite Gu Yao¡¯s intelligence, he was still a young, naive child. He looked at her and responded coldly. ¡°What if I succeed?¡± ¡°Then you can request something from mommy.¡± Mu Anhan¡¯s lips curved slightly. She was glad that he was willing to make a bet with her. She felt like she had taken a step forward in mending their relationship. ¡°Alright,¡± Gu Yao agreed eagerly without hesitation. Mu Anhan had just risen from her crouch triumphantly when Su Peizhi pulled her to a dark corner. ¡°Anhan, Jingyi is here to see you! You should meet him now!¡± ¡°I don¡¯t want to see him,¡± she replied briefly. In Mu Anhan¡¯s previous life, she had listened to the words of these two scumbags and had brought death and destruction to her family. She turned to leave but it was too late. Zhou Jingyi stood before her. He was dressed in a beige suit and had a pair of square, black-rimmed glasses on his elegant face. He looked fresh, like the embodiment of the spring breeze, and had the dignity of a polished jadestone. He appeared very knowledgeable and gave off a scholarly aura. In her past life, his facade had deceived Mu Anhan. In this new life, she had already rejected him clearly during the airplane crash, but he still dared to come to Tianqin villa for her? ¡°Hanhan¡­¡± ¡°Please call me Mrs. Gu,¡± she said flatly. He opened his mouth to respond, but Mu Anhan interrupted him coldly. ¡°You don¡¯t deserve to be here. Get out!¡± At first, Su Peizhi had not believed Zhou Jingyi when he told her that Mu Anhan had hit him, rejected him, and had seen through his deception. With the current situation unfolding before her eyes, Su Peizhi was more convinced. Nonetheless, Su Peizhi had faith in her years of successful brainwashing. ¡°Anhan, aren¡¯t you afraid of living in the same house with the big and little devils? Jingyi is a knowledgeable gentleman. He can enhance your spirituality and bring you peace.¡± ¡°Since he¡¯s such a catch, why don¡¯t you be with him?¡± Mu Anhan sneered coldly. Su Peizhi was stunned. She had liked Gu Xiaozhan and had always wanted to trick Mu Anhan into having an affair so that she could take her place and rise to the top. ¡°We¡¯re close like sisters, so naturally, I want you to be with a good man,¡± Su Peizhi immediately justified. Mu Anhan looked down at her with a faint smile. She saw through her lie. ¡°I¡¯d give up my life to save you, you know that. I only want you to have a happy family and love life,¡± Su Peizhi added, seeing Mu Anhan¡¯s lukewarm reaction. In her previous life, Mu Anhan had fallen into a hole in the ice when she was 16. Su Peizhi had saved her, and Mu Anhan had hung onto her every word ever since. She only discovered after death that Su Peizhi was the one who had planned the incident in advance to gain Mu Anhan¡¯s trust. Su Peizhi had held that as her trump card. Whenever Mu Anhan had resisted anything she wanted her to do, she would bring it up and make a show of it. She hinted to Zhou Jingyi with a look, and he immediately reached out to pull Mu Anhan into his arms. If the dignitaries of Country A saw Mu Anhan cheating on her husband with their own eyes on such a distinguished occasion, would Gu Xiaozhan still tolerate her? Su Peizhi knew this was the perfect time to ruin Mu Anhan¡¯s reputation. It was obvious to Mu Anhan what these two scumbags were scheming. She stretched out one long leg, spun in a full circle, and landed a heavy kick on Zhou Jingyi square in the chest, sending him flying. Mu Anhan¡¯s red dress fluttered and flared like red fireworks going off, blinding everyone¡¯s eyes. When she stopped her furious dance, someone was standing behind her. Of course, it was none other than¡­ Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Mu Anhan knew she could not expect a few little gifts to automatically win back the children¡¯s love, especially not after everything she had put them through. Nevertheless, she hoped to improve her relationship with her children. ¡°Little Yao, if you don¡¯t solve the cube before midnight, you must agree to a request from mommy!¡± Mu Anhan suggested, slyly instigating a bet she knew a child like him could not resist. Despite Gu Yao¡¯s intelligence, he was still a young, naive child. He looked at her and responded coldly. ¡°What if I succeed?¡± ¡°Then you can request something from mommy.¡± Mu Anhan¡¯s lips curved slightly. She was glad that he was willing to make a bet with her. She felt like she had taken a step forward in mending their relationship. ¡°Alright,¡± Gu Yao agreed eagerly without hesitation. Mu Anhan had just risen from her crouch triumphantly when Su Peizhi pulled her to a dark corner. ¡°Anhan, Jingyi is here to see you! You should meet him now!¡± ¡°I don¡¯t want to see him,¡± she replied briefly. In Mu Anhan¡¯s previous life, she had listened to the words of these two scumbags and had brought death and destruction to her family. She turned to leave but it was too late. Zhou Jingyi stood before her. He was dressed in a beige suit and had a pair of square, black-rimmed glasses on his elegant face. He looked fresh, like the embodiment of the spring breeze, and had the dignity of a polished jadestone. He appeared very knowledgeable and gave off a scholarly aura. In her past life, his facade had deceived Mu Anhan. In this new life, she had already rejected him clearly during the airplane crash, but he still dared to come to Tianqin villa for her? ¡°Hanhan¡­¡± ¡°Please call me Mrs. Gu,¡± she said flatly. He opened his mouth to respond, but Mu Anhan interrupted him coldly. ¡°You don¡¯t deserve to be here. Get out!¡± At first, Su Peizhi had not believed Zhou Jingyi when he told her that Mu Anhan had hit him, rejected him, and had seen through his deception. With the current situation unfolding before her eyes, Su Peizhi was more convinced. Nonetheless, Su Peizhi had faith in her years of successful brainwashing. ¡°Anhan, aren¡¯t you afraid of living in the same house with the big and little devils? Jingyi is a knowledgeable gentleman. He can enhance your spirituality and bring you peace.¡± ¡°Since he¡¯s such a catch, why don¡¯t you be with him?¡± Mu Anhan sneered coldly. Su Peizhi was stunned. She had liked Gu Xiaozhan and had always wanted to trick Mu Anhan into having an affair so that she could take her place and rise to the top. ¡°We¡¯re close like sisters, so naturally, I want you to be with a good man,¡± Su Peizhi immediately justified. Mu Anhan looked down at her with a faint smile. She saw through her lie. ¡°I¡¯d give up my life to save you, you know that. I only want you to have a happy family and love life,¡± Su Peizhi added, seeing Mu Anhan¡¯s lukewarm reaction. In her previous life, Mu Anhan had fallen into a hole in the ice when she was 16. Su Peizhi had saved her, and Mu Anhan had hung onto her every word ever since. She only discovered after death that Su Peizhi was the one who had planned the incident in advance to gain Mu Anhan¡¯s trust. Su Peizhi had held that as her trump card. Whenever Mu Anhan had resisted anything she wanted her to do, she would bring it up and make a show of it. She hinted to Zhou Jingyi with a look, and he immediately reached out to pull Mu Anhan into his arms. If the dignitaries of Country A saw Mu Anhan cheating on her husband with their own eyes on such a distinguished occasion, would Gu Xiaozhan still tolerate her? Su Peizhi knew this was the perfect time to ruin Mu Anhan¡¯s reputation. It was obvious to Mu Anhan what these two scumbags were scheming. She stretched out one long leg, spun in a full circle, and landed a heavy kick on Zhou Jingyi square in the chest, sending him flying. Mu Anhan¡¯s red dress fluttered and flared like red fireworks going off, blinding everyone¡¯s eyes. When she stopped her furious dance, someone was standing behind her. Of course, it was none other than¡­ Chapter 10 Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation The glittering reflection from the gathered diamonds and crystals illuminated Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s breathtakingly handsome face that looked so sharp it could cut stone. He was so ethereal that no one could look away. Gu Xiaozhan was the most powerful man in Country A. Even the president was wary of him. Mu Anhan couldn¡¯t believe that she didn¡¯t love him in the past. Their eyes met, and her eyes filled with amazement and admiration for him. She felt like she was seeing him for the first time. Despite the coldness in his eyes, there was a hidden sense of inquiry. If she had dared to hug Zhou Jingyi just now, he would have shredded him to pieces! However, he did not expect her to kick Zhou Jingyi with such power that he coughed up blood. ¡°Hubby, my foot hurts¡­¡± Mu Anhan was so impressive and bold when she kicked a person just now, but when she turned to Gu Xiaozhan, she instantly became coquettish like an adorable kitten. Gu Xiaozhan hid his curiosity. He stepped forward and stood before her, looking down. The chatter died down as heads started to turn toward the spectacle. Some people knew of Mu Anhan¡¯s bad reputation. Zhou Jingyi, who came sniffing around her, was the legendary adulterer. It seemed like the entire party held its breath in anticipation to see how Gu Xiaozhan would handle this matter. Zhou Jingyi, who still spat blood, also waited anxiously for Gu Xiaozhan to kick Mu Anhan out of the house. Su Peizhi moved forward to add fuel to the fire. ¡°Mr. Gu, please be calm. Anhan should not have touched another man. She will damage your reputation. But not to worry, I will have a word with her¡­¡± Verily, she was being sarcastic. ¡®Master Gu, get angry quickly! Master Gu, Mu Anhan is not good enough for you!¡¯ When she looked up at her tall, stalwart husband, Mu Anhan only saw his eyes were like deep, endless pools of water. She could not see any emotions at all in their depths. One of her feet was on the ground, and the other lifted at an angle of 45 degrees. She was tired, but it didn¡¯t seem to matter to him. She sighed inwardly. What right did she have to ask more of this man? Just as she was about to lower her raised foot, Gu Xiaozhan crouched on the ground in front of everyone and grabbed her ankle with his broad palm. The warm touch spread across her skin through the thin stockings. For a moment, her body felt unbearably hot. She wanted to fan herself. ¡°Honey¡­¡± Mu Anhan could not believe that the arrogant, powerful Mr. Gu would put down his pride and bow down for her. The moment Gu Xiaozhan grabbed her ankle, he expected her to kick him away in front of everyone. Whenever he touched her in private, she would kick him away without mercy. So why would this time be any different? Plus, it was such an important gathering today. He should have figured it out earlier. When she begged him that morning, she must have been planning to make a fool of him! Even then, he couldn¡¯t bear to let go of the opportunity to be in such close proximity to her. In their four-year marriage, Mu Anhan had done whatever she wanted and caused havoc while he kept cleaning up her messes. But still, he could not resist her. ¡°Does it still hurt?¡± Gu Xiaozhan looked up, his rough fingers gently massaging her ankle. Mu Anhan smiled sweetly. ¡°It doesn¡¯t hurt anymore. Hubby, carry me!¡± Gu Xiaozhan reached out and pulled her into his arms in a princess carry. Everyone sucked in a gasp of the cold night air. Were the rumors false that Mu Anhan¡¯s private life was a mess, and Gu Xiaozhan always imprisoned her in the villa? When did they become so loving? Pei Bei had dressed to the nines today because she wanted to offer herself to Gu Xiaozhan. She gritted her teeth. Why was this situation so different from what she had investigated and envisioned? Seeing Gu Xiaozhan about to leave the guests and carry Mu Anhan back, she quickly ran forward. ¡°Brother Zhan! Allow me to accompany Sister Han! Father and the others still have important things to discuss with you.¡± Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation The glittering reflection from the gathered diamonds and crystals illuminated Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s breathtakingly handsome face that looked so sharp it could cut stone. He was so ethereal that no one could look away. Gu Xiaozhan was the most powerful man in Country A. Even the president was wary of him. Mu Anhan couldn¡¯t believe that she didn¡¯t love him in the past. Their eyes met, and her eyes filled with amazement and admiration for him. She felt like she was seeing him for the first time. Despite the coldness in his eyes, there was a hidden sense of inquiry. If she had dared to hug Zhou Jingyi just now, he would have shredded him to pieces! However, he did not expect her to kick Zhou Jingyi with such power that he coughed up blood. ¡°Hubby, my foot hurts¡­¡± Mu Anhan was so impressive and bold when she kicked a person just now, but when she turned to Gu Xiaozhan, she instantly became coquettish like an adorable kitten. Gu Xiaozhan hid his curiosity. He stepped forward and stood before her, looking down. The chatter died down as heads started to turn toward the spectacle. Some people knew of Mu Anhan¡¯s bad reputation. Zhou Jingyi, who came sniffing around her, was the legendary adulterer. It seemed like the entire party held its breath in anticipation to see how Gu Xiaozhan would handle this matter. Zhou Jingyi, who still spat blood, also waited anxiously for Gu Xiaozhan to kick Mu Anhan out of the house. Su Peizhi moved forward to add fuel to the fire. ¡°Mr. Gu, please be calm. Anhan should not have touched another man. She will damage your reputation. But not to worry, I will have a word with her¡­¡± Verily, she was being sarcastic. ¡®Master Gu, get angry quickly! Master Gu, Mu Anhan is not good enough for you!¡¯ When she looked up at her tall, stalwart husband, Mu Anhan only saw his eyes were like deep, endless pools of water. She could not see any emotions at all in their depths. One of her feet was on the ground, and the other lifted at an angle of 45 degrees. She was tired, but it didn¡¯t seem to matter to him. She sighed inwardly. What right did she have to ask more of this man? Just as she was about to lower her raised foot, Gu Xiaozhan crouched on the ground in front of everyone and grabbed her ankle with his broad palm. The warm touch spread across her skin through the thin stockings. For a moment, her body felt unbearably hot. She wanted to fan herself. ¡°Honey¡­¡± Mu Anhan could not believe that the arrogant, powerful Mr. Gu would put down his pride and bow down for her. The moment Gu Xiaozhan grabbed her ankle, he expected her to kick him away in front of everyone. Whenever he touched her in private, she would kick him away without mercy. So why would this time be any different? Plus, it was such an important gathering today. He should have figured it out earlier. When she begged him that morning, she must have been planning to make a fool of him! Even then, he couldn¡¯t bear to let go of the opportunity to be in such close proximity to her. In their four-year marriage, Mu Anhan had done whatever she wanted and caused havoc while he kept cleaning up her messes. But still, he could not resist her. ¡°Does it still hurt?¡± Gu Xiaozhan looked up, his rough fingers gently massaging her ankle. Mu Anhan smiled sweetly. ¡°It doesn¡¯t hurt anymore. Hubby, carry me!¡± Gu Xiaozhan reached out and pulled her into his arms in a princess carry. Everyone sucked in a gasp of the cold night air. Were the rumors false that Mu Anhan¡¯s private life was a mess, and Gu Xiaozhan always imprisoned her in the villa? When did they become so loving? Pei Bei had dressed to the nines today because she wanted to offer herself to Gu Xiaozhan. She gritted her teeth. Why was this situation so different from what she had investigated and envisioned? Seeing Gu Xiaozhan about to leave the guests and carry Mu Anhan back, she quickly ran forward. ¡°Brother Zhan! Allow me to accompany Sister Han! Father and the others still have important things to discuss with you.¡± Chapter 11 Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Gu Xiaozhan lowered his head and looked at Mu Anhan who was snuggling up in his arms. His eyes were full of questions. He found it strange that she didn¡¯t try anything untoward today. Then again, she could be saving it all up for a more intricate venture! ¡°Hubby, who is she?¡± Mu Anhan¡¯s intuition was ringing warning bells in her head. She dressed extravagantly yet tried to pass herself off as innocent and simple. Also, there was the way she gazed lovingly at her husband. It was as if she would sprout wings and fly if he spoke to her. Pei Bei, however, was furious. This pretentious woman did not recognize her? Before Gu Xiaozhan could introduce her, she blurted out, ¡°I¡¯m Pei Bei, the most precious daughter of the president!¡± ¡®Damn, is my husband that popular?¡¯ Mu Anhan sighed in her heart. Of course, he was. He was everything anyone could want in a man. She was the first daughter of the nation. Even if he were married, he would still get tempted by her title. Pei Bei was full of conceit. She was used to her title drawing men to her like moths to a flame. ¡°Hubby, it¡¯s alright, you can go! Let Miss Pei accompany me in the garden for a while.¡± Mu Anhan did not interact with her in her previous life. She was curious. With this second chance at life, she would chase away anyone who tried to steal her husband! Gu Xiaozhan placed her on a bench by the side and gave her a glass of orange juice. The chief bodyguard, Lie Huo, stepped forward and asked about Zhou Jingyi¡¯s punishment. ¡°Tell him to get lost!¡± Gu Xiaozhan did not want to kill anyone because it was the children¡¯s birthday. Seeing Su Peizhi walk over, Mu Anhan immediately said, ¡°Hubby, Peizhi really admires his knowledge. Let them go together!¡± Try as he might, Gu Xiaozhan could not make sense of Mu Anhan. She had always listened to Su Peizhi, but now she was chasing her away? Nonetheless, her decisions made Gu Xiaozhan happy. He nodded slightly, and Lie Huo immediately obeyed. Su Peizhi and Zhou Jingyi got chased out of the Tianqin villa, grumbling at each other over their failure. ¡°It seems that Mu Anhan has changed. We must bring our plan forward.¡± Su Peizhi¡¯s face broke into a cold smile. Zhou Jingyi frowned. Blood still flowed from the corner of his lips, and he looked sickly pale. ¡°We can¡¯t kill her now!¡± ¡°Why not? You¡¯re not really in love with her, are you?¡± Su Peizhi sneered at him. ¡°She gave birth to his children, and Mr. Gu has already been with her. Do you still want her?¡± Zhou Jingyi got angrier and spat out another mouthful of blood. He was perplexed. Why was Mu Anhan, who had always been as delicate as a silk flower, suddenly so ruthless? ¡­ In the garden of the villa. ¡°Mu Anhan, you¡¯re just a shrew hidden from public view. You¡¯re not worthy of Brother Zhan!¡± When there was no one else around, Pei Bei mocked her heartlessly. Mu Anhan took a sip of fresh orange juice calmly. As expected, the girl declared war on her! ¡°Too bad for you, but my husband only loves me!¡± Mu Anhan smiled happily. She could not hide the pleasure it gave her to speak the words aloud. Pei Bei glared at her balefully. ¡°Brother Zhan does not love you. You used despicable means to climb into Brother Zhan¡¯s bed and used the pregnancy to force him to marry you.¡± Mu Anhan did not investigate the happenings of that night four years ago and did not know how she had ended up in bed with Gu Xiaozhan. However, the Mu family had forced her to marry Gu Xiaozhan, not the other way around. ¡°Just wait and see; I will marry Brother Zhan.¡± Pei Bei held her head high, looking determined to win. When Mu Anhan ignored her, she got so angry that she tried to knock the glass of orange juice away. Mu Anhan would not allow her presumptuousness to continue. She grabbed the glass tightly, and Pei Bei could not budge it. She was so angry that her face turned bright red. Mu Anhan raised her hand and poured all the orange juice she had barely drunk on the woman. ¡°Miss Pei, if you want to be a homewrecker, you will need to up your game!¡± Mu Anhan smiled charmingly, her eyes glinting with arrogance. A girl who couldn¡¯t even snatch a glass of orange juice from her had no chance with Gu Xiaozhan, who loved her with his life! Pei Bei was shocked as the juice ran down her dress, tainting it orange. She had never been treated like this before. She turned and ran to the meeting hall; toward Gu Xiaozhan. ¡°Brother Zhan, that woman is crazy; she dirtied my dress¡­¡± Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Gu Xiaozhan lowered his head and looked at Mu Anhan who was snuggling up in his arms. His eyes were full of questions. He found it strange that she didn¡¯t try anything untoward today. Then again, she could be saving it all up for a more intricate venture! ¡°Hubby, who is she?¡± Mu Anhan¡¯s intuition was ringing warning bells in her head. She dressed extravagantly yet tried to pass herself off as innocent and simple. Also, there was the way she gazed lovingly at her husband. It was as if she would sprout wings and fly if he spoke to her. Pei Bei, however, was furious. This pretentious woman did not recognize her? Before Gu Xiaozhan could introduce her, she blurted out, ¡°I¡¯m Pei Bei, the most precious daughter of the president!¡± ¡®Damn, is my husband that popular?¡¯ Mu Anhan sighed in her heart. Of course, he was. He was everything anyone could want in a man. She was the first daughter of the nation. Even if he were married, he would still get tempted by her title. Pei Bei was full of conceit. She was used to her title drawing men to her like moths to a flame. ¡°Hubby, it¡¯s alright, you can go! Let Miss Pei accompany me in the garden for a while.¡± Mu Anhan did not interact with her in her previous life. She was curious. With this second chance at life, she would chase away anyone who tried to steal her husband! Gu Xiaozhan placed her on a bench by the side and gave her a glass of orange juice. The chief bodyguard, Lie Huo, stepped forward and asked about Zhou Jingyi¡¯s punishment. ¡°Tell him to get lost!¡± Gu Xiaozhan did not want to kill anyone because it was the children¡¯s birthday. Seeing Su Peizhi walk over, Mu Anhan immediately said, ¡°Hubby, Peizhi really admires his knowledge. Let them go together!¡± Try as he might, Gu Xiaozhan could not make sense of Mu Anhan. She had always listened to Su Peizhi, but now she was chasing her away? Nonetheless, her decisions made Gu Xiaozhan happy. He nodded slightly, and Lie Huo immediately obeyed. Su Peizhi and Zhou Jingyi got chased out of the Tianqin villa, grumbling at each other over their failure. ¡°It seems that Mu Anhan has changed. We must bring our plan forward.¡± Su Peizhi¡¯s face broke into a cold smile. Zhou Jingyi frowned. Blood still flowed from the corner of his lips, and he looked sickly pale. ¡°We can¡¯t kill her now!¡± ¡°Why not? You¡¯re not really in love with her, are you?¡± Su Peizhi sneered at him. ¡°She gave birth to his children, and Mr. Gu has already been with her. Do you still want her?¡± Zhou Jingyi got angrier and spat out another mouthful of blood. He was perplexed. Why was Mu Anhan, who had always been as delicate as a silk flower, suddenly so ruthless? ¡­ In the garden of the villa. ¡°Mu Anhan, you¡¯re just a shrew hidden from public view. You¡¯re not worthy of Brother Zhan!¡± When there was no one else around, Pei Bei mocked her heartlessly. Mu Anhan took a sip of fresh orange juice calmly. As expected, the girl declared war on her! ¡°Too bad for you, but my husband only loves me!¡± Mu Anhan smiled happily. She could not hide the pleasure it gave her to speak the words aloud. Pei Bei glared at her balefully. ¡°Brother Zhan does not love you. You used despicable means to climb into Brother Zhan¡¯s bed and used the pregnancy to force him to marry you.¡± Mu Anhan did not investigate the happenings of that night four years ago and did not know how she had ended up in bed with Gu Xiaozhan. However, the Mu family had forced her to marry Gu Xiaozhan, not the other way around. ¡°Just wait and see; I will marry Brother Zhan.¡± Pei Bei held her head high, looking determined to win. When Mu Anhan ignored her, she got so angry that she tried to knock the glass of orange juice away. Mu Anhan would not allow her presumptuousness to continue. She grabbed the glass tightly, and Pei Bei could not budge it. She was so angry that her face turned bright red. Mu Anhan raised her hand and poured all the orange juice she had barely drunk on the woman. ¡°Miss Pei, if you want to be a homewrecker, you will need to up your game!¡± Mu Anhan smiled charmingly, her eyes glinting with arrogance. A girl who couldn¡¯t even snatch a glass of orange juice from her had no chance with Gu Xiaozhan, who loved her with his life! Pei Bei was shocked as the juice ran down her dress, tainting it orange. She had never been treated like this before. She turned and ran to the meeting hall; toward Gu Xiaozhan. ¡°Brother Zhan, that woman is crazy; she dirtied my dress¡­¡± Chapter 12 Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Pei Bei wore a priceless pearly white dress. Now, with the orange juice dripping all over her body, she looked like an orange flower that had bloomed. It was an extremely vulgar look. Gu Xiaozhan furrowed his brows slightly. He only glanced at Lie Huo in response to Pei Bei throwing herself at him. Lie Huo immediately came forth to block Pei Bei¡¯s path, and Pei Bei bumped against Lie Huo. Pei Bei cried until her voice was hoarse. At the presidential house, she had always gotten everything she wanted, no expenses spared. Now that she was 18, she could pursue love, and the only one she wanted was Gu Xiaozhan. She did not expect Mu Anhan to have the upper hand when she started the fight. Mu Anhan saw Pei Bei crying and throwing a tantrum after losing their little standoff. Do crocodile tears still work at her age? ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡± Mu Anhan was Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s wife, and she dared call his wife a crazy woman? His eyes turned cold, and a murderous aura emanated from him. ¡°Brother Zhan, it was her¡­¡± Pei Bei had always gotten out of punishment by pointing fingers at someone else. ¡°Hubby, I¡¯m sorry! It¡¯s my fault for not taking good care of Miss Pei. She wanted to drink the orange juice that hubby brought me, but I could not bear to give it away¡­¡± Mu Anhan¡¯s loud voice drowned out Pei Bei¡¯s childish whining. After Mu Anhan spoke, she stared at Gu Xiaozhan. Her beautiful eyes were misty. Her eyes showed emotions that were three parts affectionate, four parts teasing, and five parts tender. She was essentially using the orange juice to say that the person she couldn¡¯t bear to part with the most was Gu Xiaozhan. How ingenious. Be that as it may, Gu Xiaozhan was used to her temperament. After all, he had been on the receiving end of her brutality in the past. Had she truly changed? It seemed like she was back to her old self, bullying others and splashing water on them? ¡°Brother Zhan, that¡¯s not it.¡± Pei Bei saw everyone looking at her bemusedly. ¡°The presidential house lacks nothing. Why would I want to snatch this ordinary orange juice¡­¡± Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s expression turned cold in a split second, and tensions rose. The oppressive air knocked the wind out of her and left her breathless. ¡°Check the surveillance cameras,¡± he commanded frostily, losing patience. ¡°Don¡¯t!¡± Pei Bei did not expect there to be surveillance cameras in the garden, and her attempt to stop him only made her seem even more guilty. Pei Long could not hold back. His youngest daughter was dear to him, but he knew she was spoiled to the point of being lawless and wanted to diffuse the current situation. He stepped forward and placed his hands on Pei Bei¡¯s shoulders to steer her away. ¡°Little Bei, go and change your clothes.¡± ¡°Dad¡­¡± Pei Bei whined but left after seeing the stern look on his face, peeved. Pei Long forced a laugh and put on his best politician¡¯s smile. ¡°Everyone, please excuse my youngest daughter. We were talking about the extraction of oil; shall we resume¡­¡± Everyone echoed his sentiments and began discussing the matter of global oil distributions and so on. ¡°My wife is tired. I will accompany her back to her room.¡± Gu Xiaozhan wrapped an arm around Mu Anhan¡¯s waist and forcefully strode upstairs. Mu Anhan¡¯s legs were long, but they could not keep pace with his. She gave up and leaned on him. Gu Xiaozhan pulled her into the bedroom and slammed the door shut. He pressed her against the door domineeringly, his dark, icy eyes shielding his turbulent emotions. ¡°Tell me, why did you pour orange juice on her?¡± He pinned her so solidly against the door that she could not budge an inch. Nor did she want to. Her extremely handsome husband was pinning her so closely that they shared the same air! Her heart pounded from the excitement of being so close to her husband. However, her excitement was short-lived as he exuded a cold temperament that sent chills running up her spine. ¡°Hubby, I was telling the truth.¡± She willed him to believe her. Gu Xiaozhan released her. ¡°Behave and stay in the room.¡± He left the room and called Lie Huo. ¡°Check the surveillance cameras.¡± When Gu Xiaozhan returned downstairs, Pei Bei had slipped into another white dress. She had been waiting for him, and when she saw Gu Xiaozhan, she immediately entreated, ¡°Brother Zhan, have a drink with me!¡± Gu Xiaozhan stood cold and prickly, unresponsive to her flirtatious smile. He was obviously in a terrible mood. ¡°Take it as a celebration of my coming of age, okay?¡± Pei Bei knew that Mu Anhan had been banished to her room and knew her time had come. She wanted to grasp her chance and make full use of it. She held two glasses of wine and handed one to him. Gu Xiaozhan accepted it and swallowed it all in one go. A unique fragrance lingered on the tip of his tongue, and his body became so hot that he felt like flames danced across his skin, his body about to implode. Someone dared to drug him! They must be seeking death! Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Pei Bei wore a priceless pearly white dress. Now, with the orange juice dripping all over her body, she looked like an orange flower that had bloomed. It was an extremely vulgar look. Gu Xiaozhan furrowed his brows slightly. He only glanced at Lie Huo in response to Pei Bei throwing herself at him. Lie Huo immediately came forth to block Pei Bei¡¯s path, and Pei Bei bumped against Lie Huo. Pei Bei cried until her voice was hoarse. At the presidential house, she had always gotten everything she wanted, no expenses spared. Now that she was 18, she could pursue love, and the only one she wanted was Gu Xiaozhan. She did not expect Mu Anhan to have the upper hand when she started the fight. Mu Anhan saw Pei Bei crying and throwing a tantrum after losing their little standoff. Do crocodile tears still work at her age? ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡± Mu Anhan was Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s wife, and she dared call his wife a crazy woman? His eyes turned cold, and a murderous aura emanated from him. ¡°Brother Zhan, it was her¡­¡± Pei Bei had always gotten out of punishment by pointing fingers at someone else. ¡°Hubby, I¡¯m sorry! It¡¯s my fault for not taking good care of Miss Pei. She wanted to drink the orange juice that hubby brought me, but I could not bear to give it away¡­¡± Mu Anhan¡¯s loud voice drowned out Pei Bei¡¯s childish whining. After Mu Anhan spoke, she stared at Gu Xiaozhan. Her beautiful eyes were misty. Her eyes showed emotions that were three parts affectionate, four parts teasing, and five parts tender. She was essentially using the orange juice to say that the person she couldn¡¯t bear to part with the most was Gu Xiaozhan. How ingenious. Be that as it may, Gu Xiaozhan was used to her temperament. After all, he had been on the receiving end of her brutality in the past. Had she truly changed? It seemed like she was back to her old self, bullying others and splashing water on them? ¡°Brother Zhan, that¡¯s not it.¡± Pei Bei saw everyone looking at her bemusedly. ¡°The presidential house lacks nothing. Why would I want to snatch this ordinary orange juice¡­¡± Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s expression turned cold in a split second, and tensions rose. The oppressive air knocked the wind out of her and left her breathless. ¡°Check the surveillance cameras,¡± he commanded frostily, losing patience. ¡°Don¡¯t!¡± Pei Bei did not expect there to be surveillance cameras in the garden, and her attempt to stop him only made her seem even more guilty. Pei Long could not hold back. His youngest daughter was dear to him, but he knew she was spoiled to the point of being lawless and wanted to diffuse the current situation. He stepped forward and placed his hands on Pei Bei¡¯s shoulders to steer her away. ¡°Little Bei, go and change your clothes.¡± ¡°Dad¡­¡± Pei Bei whined but left after seeing the stern look on his face, peeved. Pei Long forced a laugh and put on his best politician¡¯s smile. ¡°Everyone, please excuse my youngest daughter. We were talking about the extraction of oil; shall we resume¡­¡± Everyone echoed his sentiments and began discussing the matter of global oil distributions and so on. ¡°My wife is tired. I will accompany her back to her room.¡± Gu Xiaozhan wrapped an arm around Mu Anhan¡¯s waist and forcefully strode upstairs. Mu Anhan¡¯s legs were long, but they could not keep pace with his. She gave up and leaned on him. Gu Xiaozhan pulled her into the bedroom and slammed the door shut. He pressed her against the door domineeringly, his dark, icy eyes shielding his turbulent emotions. ¡°Tell me, why did you pour orange juice on her?¡± He pinned her so solidly against the door that she could not budge an inch. Nor did she want to. Her extremely handsome husband was pinning her so closely that they shared the same air! Her heart pounded from the excitement of being so close to her husband. However, her excitement was short-lived as he exuded a cold temperament that sent chills running up her spine. ¡°Hubby, I was telling the truth.¡± She willed him to believe her. Gu Xiaozhan released her. ¡°Behave and stay in the room.¡± He left the room and called Lie Huo. ¡°Check the surveillance cameras.¡± When Gu Xiaozhan returned downstairs, Pei Bei had slipped into another white dress. She had been waiting for him, and when she saw Gu Xiaozhan, she immediately entreated, ¡°Brother Zhan, have a drink with me!¡± Gu Xiaozhan stood cold and prickly, unresponsive to her flirtatious smile. He was obviously in a terrible mood. ¡°Take it as a celebration of my coming of age, okay?¡± Pei Bei knew that Mu Anhan had been banished to her room and knew her time had come. She wanted to grasp her chance and make full use of it. She held two glasses of wine and handed one to him. Gu Xiaozhan accepted it and swallowed it all in one go. A unique fragrance lingered on the tip of his tongue, and his body became so hot that he felt like flames danced across his skin, his body about to implode. Someone dared to drug him! They must be seeking death! Chapter 13 Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Pei Bei instantly knew the aphrodisiac worked. She had spent 100 million on it! If it didn¡¯t work, she would have thrown a fit. As expected, the aphrodisiac perfume produced by G&M was indeed worthy of its reputation. However, Gu Xiaozhan was worth the price. If she managed to get in bed with Gu Xiaozhan tonight, he would divorce Mu Anhan and ask for her hand in marriage instead. As the future Mrs. Gu, she would not need to care about money. What were a mere 100 million dollars? Once she married and had a share of Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s 100-billion-dollar assets, her children would inherit his vast family fortune. She would have the world beneath her feet. ¡°Brother Zhan, are you unwell? Let me help you back to your room to rest.¡± Pei Bei couldn¡¯t hide her excitement as she hurriedly went forward to help him. Before she could get anywhere near him, Gu Xiaozhan turned to the person next to him and ordered, ¡°Capture her!¡± Lie Huo was startled. After all, she was the daughter of the president. However, seeing Mr. Gu¡¯s eyes burn like fire, he instantly understood something was wrong and obeyed. ¡°Brother Zhan, what did I do wrong?¡± Pei Bei cried as she got dragged away. ¡°You know what you did.¡± Gu Xiaozhan spurned her. He instructed the butler to send the guests off before turning to go upstairs, clenching his fists to suppress his anger. Butler Zhu Chen obeyed the order and began to usher the guests out of the banquet and meeting halls in an orderly manner. The guests were confused at their sudden ejection since they hadn¡¯t even cut the children¡¯s birthday cake yet. But Mr. Gu had given the order, so no one dared to hang about. They left quickly. When Pei Long entered the car, he realized that Pei Bei was not there and hurriedly asked Zhu Chen, ¡°Where¡¯s Little Bei?¡± ¡°Mr. Gu is holding her captive.¡± Zhu Chen said without inflection, his face expressionless. ¡°What?!¡± Pei Long was so angry that his beard trembled. ¡°How dare he? Bring Gu Xiaozhan out here!¡± ¡°Mr. Gu is unable to meet anyone at the moment.¡± Zhu Chen straightened his back. ¡°Miss Pei drugged Mr. Gu¡¯s drink. Mr. President, you should return home first!¡± Pei Long immediately caught his drift. Gu Xiaozhan had captured Pei Bei to use her as an antidote! If she kept this up, he would likely have a son-in-law soon! ¡°Tell Xiaozhan to come to the presidential house tomorrow!¡± Pei Long sat back, feeling satisfied. His chauffeur closed his door and got into the driver¡¯s seat. ¡°Yes, Mr. President!¡± Zhu Chen bowed and watched him go off in his car. ¡­ This time, Tang Haolang arrived within three minutes. He saw Gu Xiaozhan soaking in cold water, his body still burning hot and shaking. ¡°Where¡¯s Madam?¡± He stepped out of the bathroom and asked Lie Huo. Lie Huo pointed at Mu Anhan¡¯s bedroom. He immediately understood what Tang Haolang meant to do. ¡°If you value your life, don¡¯t even think about touching the Madam,¡± he warned. Mr. Gu was known to be cold and heartless, but maybe that was because he devoted all of his tenderness only to Mu Anhan. ¡°Mr. Gu¡¯s life will be in danger if he continues to hold on like this!¡± Tang Haolang grabbed Lie Huo¡¯s collar in frustration. ¡°The designer of the G&M aphrodisiac perfume is a pervert! Only the designer would have the cure; not even I can help! How will we find the antidote if we don¡¯t even know who the designer is? Lie Huo understood that if they used the Madam to soothe the Master, she might hate Mr. Gu to death, but Mr. Gu would live. ¡°Well? Are you going to invite Madam?¡± Lie Huo shook Tang Haolang off. Suddenly, two knocks sounded at the door. Mu Anhan opened the door, saw Tang Haolang, and smiled. ¡°Dr. Tang, are you here to change my dressing?¡± ¡°Madam, Mr. Gu¡­ His life is in danger¡­¡± Tang Haolang said and started to cry piteously. ¡°What?¡± Mu Anhan stopped, and her heart ached as if pierced by a sharp needle. The pain knocked the very breath out of her. How could this happen? It was impossible! She snapped out of her initial shock and pushed him away with one hand. ¡°Where¡¯s Mr. Gu?¡± At their indication, she ran to the bedroom and fell silent when she saw his proud head hung low, his body shaking weakly in the bathtub. ¡°Hubby¡­ ¡± Mu Anhan stepped lightly toward him as if in a dream. She had just been reborn. How could Gu Xiaozhan die so soon? He was so powerful and was fine when she last saw him minutes ago. Who dared harm him in his own home? She ran to the bathtub and jumped in without caring about herself. She put her arms around her husband¡¯s neck and shouted in panic, ¡°Hubby! Hubby, please don¡¯t die¡­!¡± Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Pei Bei instantly knew the aphrodisiac worked. She had spent 100 million on it! If it didn¡¯t work, she would have thrown a fit. As expected, the aphrodisiac perfume produced by G&M was indeed worthy of its reputation. However, Gu Xiaozhan was worth the price. If she managed to get in bed with Gu Xiaozhan tonight, he would divorce Mu Anhan and ask for her hand in marriage instead. As the future Mrs. Gu, she would not need to care about money. What were a mere 100 million dollars? Once she married and had a share of Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s 100-billion-dollar assets, her children would inherit his vast family fortune. She would have the world beneath her feet. ¡°Brother Zhan, are you unwell? Let me help you back to your room to rest.¡± Pei Bei couldn¡¯t hide her excitement as she hurriedly went forward to help him. Before she could get anywhere near him, Gu Xiaozhan turned to the person next to him and ordered, ¡°Capture her!¡± Lie Huo was startled. After all, she was the daughter of the president. However, seeing Mr. Gu¡¯s eyes burn like fire, he instantly understood something was wrong and obeyed. ¡°Brother Zhan, what did I do wrong?¡± Pei Bei cried as she got dragged away. ¡°You know what you did.¡± Gu Xiaozhan spurned her. He instructed the butler to send the guests off before turning to go upstairs, clenching his fists to suppress his anger. Butler Zhu Chen obeyed the order and began to usher the guests out of the banquet and meeting halls in an orderly manner. The guests were confused at their sudden ejection since they hadn¡¯t even cut the children¡¯s birthday cake yet. But Mr. Gu had given the order, so no one dared to hang about. They left quickly. When Pei Long entered the car, he realized that Pei Bei was not there and hurriedly asked Zhu Chen, ¡°Where¡¯s Little Bei?¡± ¡°Mr. Gu is holding her captive.¡± Zhu Chen said without inflection, his face expressionless. ¡°What?!¡± Pei Long was so angry that his beard trembled. ¡°How dare he? Bring Gu Xiaozhan out here!¡± ¡°Mr. Gu is unable to meet anyone at the moment.¡± Zhu Chen straightened his back. ¡°Miss Pei drugged Mr. Gu¡¯s drink. Mr. President, you should return home first!¡± Pei Long immediately caught his drift. Gu Xiaozhan had captured Pei Bei to use her as an antidote! If she kept this up, he would likely have a son-in-law soon! ¡°Tell Xiaozhan to come to the presidential house tomorrow!¡± Pei Long sat back, feeling satisfied. His chauffeur closed his door and got into the driver¡¯s seat. ¡°Yes, Mr. President!¡± Zhu Chen bowed and watched him go off in his car. ¡­ This time, Tang Haolang arrived within three minutes. He saw Gu Xiaozhan soaking in cold water, his body still burning hot and shaking. ¡°Where¡¯s Madam?¡± He stepped out of the bathroom and asked Lie Huo. Lie Huo pointed at Mu Anhan¡¯s bedroom. He immediately understood what Tang Haolang meant to do. ¡°If you value your life, don¡¯t even think about touching the Madam,¡± he warned. Mr. Gu was known to be cold and heartless, but maybe that was because he devoted all of his tenderness only to Mu Anhan. ¡°Mr. Gu¡¯s life will be in danger if he continues to hold on like this!¡± Tang Haolang grabbed Lie Huo¡¯s collar in frustration. ¡°The designer of the G&M aphrodisiac perfume is a pervert! Only the designer would have the cure; not even I can help! How will we find the antidote if we don¡¯t even know who the designer is? Lie Huo understood that if they used the Madam to soothe the Master, she might hate Mr. Gu to death, but Mr. Gu would live. ¡°Well? Are you going to invite Madam?¡± Lie Huo shook Tang Haolang off. Suddenly, two knocks sounded at the door. Mu Anhan opened the door, saw Tang Haolang, and smiled. ¡°Dr. Tang, are you here to change my dressing?¡± ¡°Madam, Mr. Gu¡­ His life is in danger¡­¡± Tang Haolang said and started to cry piteously. ¡°What?¡± Mu Anhan stopped, and her heart ached as if pierced by a sharp needle. The pain knocked the very breath out of her. How could this happen? It was impossible! She snapped out of her initial shock and pushed him away with one hand. ¡°Where¡¯s Mr. Gu?¡± At their indication, she ran to the bedroom and fell silent when she saw his proud head hung low, his body shaking weakly in the bathtub. ¡°Hubby¡­ ¡± Mu Anhan stepped lightly toward him as if in a dream. She had just been reborn. How could Gu Xiaozhan die so soon? He was so powerful and was fine when she last saw him minutes ago. Who dared harm him in his own home? She ran to the bathtub and jumped in without caring about herself. She put her arms around her husband¡¯s neck and shouted in panic, ¡°Hubby! Hubby, please don¡¯t die¡­!¡± Chapter 14 Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Even under the influence of the most lethal aphrodisiac, Gu Xiaozhan managed to hold on to his consciousness in his ice bath. He was such a powerful man. Otherwise, he could not stand at the peak of power and wealth, the epitome of almighty. But what was the matter with this woman? Did she not always want him to die sooner? This way, she would be able to escape from under his thumb and fly freely. Why was she screaming and shedding tears for him, begging him not to die when he was merely under the influence of an aphrodisiac? Was there something wrong with his hearing, or was Mu Anhan¡¯s acting too good? ¡°Get out!¡± Gu Xiaozhan initially thought he could still bear it, but after this woman threw herself into his arms, his willpower slowly crumbled to dust. ¡°I refuse!¡± Mu Anhan hugged him tighter. ¡°Hubby, I will not leave you¡­¡± With her soft, pliant, and fragrant body in his arms, the battle of willpower against the drug started to disintegrate. Gu Xiaozhan pulled her arms from his neck and held her shoulders, facing her directly. Mu Anhan shivered; she was scared out of her wits. She saw his red eyes, the color as terrifying as if blood flowed endlessly within them. Were these the legendary demonic eyes? There were rumors of Gu Xiaozhan being a demon everyone feared, but this was the first time Mu Anhan had seen such a horrifying side of him! Her pupils dilated and constricted rapidly, her fear almost palpable in the air. Gu Xiaozhan couldn¡¯t help sneering, the disgust directed at himself. Yes, he was a monstrous demon that struck fear into people¡¯s hearts and made them tremble. Of all the people in the world, he had never wanted Mu Anhan to see this side of him. And she was indeed afraid! He could smell the fear radiating from her. Mu Anhan soaked in the ice water. She shivered from the cold, her teeth chattering. The grip of his palms on her shoulders was too tight and hurt. Yet, she still reached out and hugged him gently again. Her pretty lips trembled as she said, ¡°Hubby, I want to keep you company¡­¡± It was like when she died in her previous life, and he stayed by her side in the crystal ice coffin. ¡°Do you know what happened?¡± Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s scary red eyes were piercingly cold despite their heat. Mu Anhan shook her head. She had no idea. ¡°No matter what happens, I will not leave you alone.¡± ¡°Damn that Tang Haolang!¡± Realization dawned on Gu Xiaozhan. He must have tricked Mu Anhan into coming here! When he released Mu Anhan, she shuddered against the cold so hard that she lost her balance and fell forward into the big bathtub, accidentally touching his hot iron. Mu Anhan finally understood that he was drugged. She gaped, stunned to the core! There hadn¡¯t been such a melodramatic plot in her previous life, and it was too shocking in this life! As Mu Anhan fell into a stupor, Gu Xiaozhan stared at her petite body soaking in water. He had already lost control. He lifted her out of the water, then strode purposefully toward the bed. Nothing could stop him now. He threw Mu Anhan onto the soft, luxurious bed. In the time it took for her to blink from the fall, he had already pressed down on her. His heat enveloped her entire body. His kiss was ardent with fervor, sealing her lips with his¡­ ¡­ After an unbelievable night, Mu Anhan woke up in the afternoon the next day, having slept the morning away. She lazed in bed. Even moving her fingers was tiring! Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s vigor was too abnormal! Last night, he had almost ripped her apart in bed. Even so, the future seemed bright and full of promises for Mu Anhan. She wanted to be by his side forever, even if the seas dried and the stones crumbled, until time itself no longer existed. It suddenly dawned on her that in her previous life, she had never slept in his bedroom. She looked up and saw their wedding photo hanging on the wall. She wore a gorgeous white wedding dress with a translucent veil and flowers in her hair. She was beautiful but empty and unwilling; her eyes shuttered off. Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s handsome face was noble and arrogant, but his eyes expressed an unspeakable glory as if he soared high in the clouds like he could brave any strong wind or waves, and no one could bring him down. He stood behind her and looked at her from the corner of his eyes. There was a rare tenderness there that he had never shown anyone else. It was a great pity that Mu Anhan had been stupidly blind in her previous life and never realized what she had until she lost it. The thought made her eyes well up with warm tears. Her heart broke over and over again for his pain and for the life they could have had. Soundlessly, the door swung open. Gu Xiaozhan entered the bedroom and saw her crying wretchedly. Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Even under the influence of the most lethal aphrodisiac, Gu Xiaozhan managed to hold on to his consciousness in his ice bath. He was such a powerful man. Otherwise, he could not stand at the peak of power and wealth, the epitome of almighty. But what was the matter with this woman? Did she not always want him to die sooner? This way, she would be able to escape from under his thumb and fly freely. Why was she screaming and shedding tears for him, begging him not to die when he was merely under the influence of an aphrodisiac? Was there something wrong with his hearing, or was Mu Anhan¡¯s acting too good? ¡°Get out!¡± Gu Xiaozhan initially thought he could still bear it, but after this woman threw herself into his arms, his willpower slowly crumbled to dust. ¡°I refuse!¡± Mu Anhan hugged him tighter. ¡°Hubby, I will not leave you¡­¡± With her soft, pliant, and fragrant body in his arms, the battle of willpower against the drug started to disintegrate. Gu Xiaozhan pulled her arms from his neck and held her shoulders, facing her directly. Mu Anhan shivered; she was scared out of her wits. She saw his red eyes, the color as terrifying as if blood flowed endlessly within them. Were these the legendary demonic eyes? There were rumors of Gu Xiaozhan being a demon everyone feared, but this was the first time Mu Anhan had seen such a horrifying side of him! Her pupils dilated and constricted rapidly, her fear almost palpable in the air. Gu Xiaozhan couldn¡¯t help sneering, the disgust directed at himself. Yes, he was a monstrous demon that struck fear into people¡¯s hearts and made them tremble. Of all the people in the world, he had never wanted Mu Anhan to see this side of him. And she was indeed afraid! He could smell the fear radiating from her. Mu Anhan soaked in the ice water. She shivered from the cold, her teeth chattering. The grip of his palms on her shoulders was too tight and hurt. Yet, she still reached out and hugged him gently again. Her pretty lips trembled as she said, ¡°Hubby, I want to keep you company¡­¡± It was like when she died in her previous life, and he stayed by her side in the crystal ice coffin. ¡°Do you know what happened?¡± Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s scary red eyes were piercingly cold despite their heat. Mu Anhan shook her head. She had no idea. ¡°No matter what happens, I will not leave you alone.¡± ¡°Damn that Tang Haolang!¡± Realization dawned on Gu Xiaozhan. He must have tricked Mu Anhan into coming here! When he released Mu Anhan, she shuddered against the cold so hard that she lost her balance and fell forward into the big bathtub, accidentally touching his hot iron. Mu Anhan finally understood that he was drugged. She gaped, stunned to the core! There hadn¡¯t been such a melodramatic plot in her previous life, and it was too shocking in this life! As Mu Anhan fell into a stupor, Gu Xiaozhan stared at her petite body soaking in water. He had already lost control. He lifted her out of the water, then strode purposefully toward the bed. Nothing could stop him now. He threw Mu Anhan onto the soft, luxurious bed. In the time it took for her to blink from the fall, he had already pressed down on her. His heat enveloped her entire body. His kiss was ardent with fervor, sealing her lips with his¡­ ¡­ After an unbelievable night, Mu Anhan woke up in the afternoon the next day, having slept the morning away. She lazed in bed. Even moving her fingers was tiring! Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s vigor was too abnormal! Last night, he had almost ripped her apart in bed. Even so, the future seemed bright and full of promises for Mu Anhan. She wanted to be by his side forever, even if the seas dried and the stones crumbled, until time itself no longer existed. It suddenly dawned on her that in her previous life, she had never slept in his bedroom. She looked up and saw their wedding photo hanging on the wall. She wore a gorgeous white wedding dress with a translucent veil and flowers in her hair. She was beautiful but empty and unwilling; her eyes shuttered off. Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s handsome face was noble and arrogant, but his eyes expressed an unspeakable glory as if he soared high in the clouds like he could brave any strong wind or waves, and no one could bring him down. He stood behind her and looked at her from the corner of his eyes. There was a rare tenderness there that he had never shown anyone else. It was a great pity that Mu Anhan had been stupidly blind in her previous life and never realized what she had until she lost it. The thought made her eyes well up with warm tears. Her heart broke over and over again for his pain and for the life they could have had. Soundlessly, the door swung open. Gu Xiaozhan entered the bedroom and saw her crying wretchedly. Chapter 15 Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Gu Xiaozhan woke up early that morning. After going about his day and finding that she still wasn¡¯t out of bed, he started to worry about Mu Anhan and decided to check on her. He didn¡¯t expect to find her in tears when she woke up today after throwing herself into his arms last night. Why was she crying? Did she regret barging into his bedroom last night and the following consequences? Was she feeling aggrieved and distraught because he had taken her for the second time? Or did she only pretend to care about him last night? Perhaps she never thought that he would actually take her for himself. Was she crying over having her body ravaged by him again? Did it remind her of the time he took her virginity? The corners of Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s tight lips curled up sardonically. Of course, after he had made love to her for the first time in the hotel, she had beaten and screamed at him with a bone-deep hatred when she woke up. It seemed history was bound to repeat itself. ¡°Hubby¡­ ¡± Mu Anhan sensed a tall figure not far from her. She quickly wiped away her tears and asked him softly, ¡°Are you okay?¡± He had already taken her as an antidote to his struggle last night, so she hoped he was alright now. However, the words that came out were shaky, and her throat sounded hoarse. Gu Xiaozhan walked up to her and glanced at her tear-streaked face. ¡°Mu Anhan, you¡¯re my wife. It¡¯s only right for you to be in my bed!¡± He spoke harshly but was dismayed on the inside. Mu Anhan was stunned but quickly agreed. ¡°Yes, I should sleep in the same bed as my husband. Hubby, let¡¯s sleep in the same bed every night in the future!¡± She refused to sleep in separate rooms anymore. She no longer wanted to face the cold, lonely big bed alone every night. Gu Xiaozhan narrowed his cold eyes. Did she think he was born yesterday? She was probably pretending to be obedient before him, but behind his back, she must have all sorts of tricks planned. After all her b*tching and hatred, now she wanted to sleep with him? He was intrigued to see what other cards she hid up her sleeve. Besides, she was exquisitely delicious last night, and after he had a taste of her, he wanted more. ¡°Hubby, you agreed, didn¡¯t you?¡± Mu Anhan smiled happily. ¡°You cannot go back on your word!¡± Her whole body flinched in pain when she tried to sit up. He really was a beast! Gu Xiaozhan knew that he had explosively lost control of himself last night. Not only because of the aphrodisiac but also because he had been abstinent for four years. Faced with her delicious flesh, he was like a tiger released from its cage. He had been ravenously fierce! He helped her sit up. The blanket over her slipped off, and dark hickeys all over her body appeared on her fair skin, like stars in an inverted night sky. Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s eyes narrowed slightly and turned dark, and she snuggled up in his arms. She looked up at her husband, leaning on his strident body that carried a kingly presence. There was an atmosphere of intimacy in the air that, although intangible, was somewhat charming. They gazed into each other¡¯s eyes in a trance and could not look away. Since they were so different in thoughts and words, it was rare to get along so peacefully. The spell broke abruptly when the door opened, and Gu Yao barged in angrily. He complained to Mu Anhan, ¡°You¡¯re a liar!¡± A bad headache started to bloom in Mu Anhan¡¯s head. She did not expect her son to come spoiling for a fight just when she managed to ease tensions between her and Gu Xiaozhan. Despite being accused savagely by the child without reason, she still smiled. ¡°Little Yao, why are you calling mommy a liar?¡± ¡°You said that if I solved the cube before midnight, you¡¯d grant me one wish! But I finished at 10 pm, and you didn¡¯t come to see me!¡± Gu Yao pulled a long face, pouting. ¡°Although the design of the Rubik¡¯s cube is more intricate than Uncle Huo¡¯s, it¡¯s not difficult for me at all!¡± 10 pm? At that time, Gu Xiaozhan was busy devouring her. There was no way for her to look for Gu Yao. She glanced at Gu Xiaozhan accusingly. It was all his fault! Because of him, her son misunderstood her! She waited for Gu Xiaozhan to explain, but the man feigned ignorance. Mu Anhan grew a little annoyed. Both father and son were making her angry! However, she quickly let it go as she had often disrupted their lives in the past. It was karma, and she deserved it. But how would she make her son understand that she hadn¡¯t lied when her husband was clearly not going to cooperate? Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Gu Xiaozhan woke up early that morning. After going about his day and finding that she still wasn¡¯t out of bed, he started to worry about Mu Anhan and decided to check on her. He didn¡¯t expect to find her in tears when she woke up today after throwing herself into his arms last night. Why was she crying? Did she regret barging into his bedroom last night and the following consequences? Was she feeling aggrieved and distraught because he had taken her for the second time? Or did she only pretend to care about him last night? Perhaps she never thought that he would actually take her for himself. Was she crying over having her body ravaged by him again? Did it remind her of the time he took her virginity? The corners of Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s tight lips curled up sardonically. Of course, after he had made love to her for the first time in the hotel, she had beaten and screamed at him with a bone-deep hatred when she woke up. It seemed history was bound to repeat itself. ¡°Hubby¡­ ¡± Mu Anhan sensed a tall figure not far from her. She quickly wiped away her tears and asked him softly, ¡°Are you okay?¡± He had already taken her as an antidote to his struggle last night, so she hoped he was alright now. However, the words that came out were shaky, and her throat sounded hoarse. Gu Xiaozhan walked up to her and glanced at her tear-streaked face. ¡°Mu Anhan, you¡¯re my wife. It¡¯s only right for you to be in my bed!¡± He spoke harshly but was dismayed on the inside. Mu Anhan was stunned but quickly agreed. ¡°Yes, I should sleep in the same bed as my husband. Hubby, let¡¯s sleep in the same bed every night in the future!¡± She refused to sleep in separate rooms anymore. She no longer wanted to face the cold, lonely big bed alone every night. Gu Xiaozhan narrowed his cold eyes. Did she think he was born yesterday? She was probably pretending to be obedient before him, but behind his back, she must have all sorts of tricks planned. After all her b*tching and hatred, now she wanted to sleep with him? He was intrigued to see what other cards she hid up her sleeve. Besides, she was exquisitely delicious last night, and after he had a taste of her, he wanted more. ¡°Hubby, you agreed, didn¡¯t you?¡± Mu Anhan smiled happily. ¡°You cannot go back on your word!¡± Her whole body flinched in pain when she tried to sit up. He really was a beast! Gu Xiaozhan knew that he had explosively lost control of himself last night. Not only because of the aphrodisiac but also because he had been abstinent for four years. Faced with her delicious flesh, he was like a tiger released from its cage. He had been ravenously fierce! He helped her sit up. The blanket over her slipped off, and dark hickeys all over her body appeared on her fair skin, like stars in an inverted night sky. Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s eyes narrowed slightly and turned dark, and she snuggled up in his arms. She looked up at her husband, leaning on his strident body that carried a kingly presence. There was an atmosphere of intimacy in the air that, although intangible, was somewhat charming. They gazed into each other¡¯s eyes in a trance and could not look away. Since they were so different in thoughts and words, it was rare to get along so peacefully. The spell broke abruptly when the door opened, and Gu Yao barged in angrily. He complained to Mu Anhan, ¡°You¡¯re a liar!¡± A bad headache started to bloom in Mu Anhan¡¯s head. She did not expect her son to come spoiling for a fight just when she managed to ease tensions between her and Gu Xiaozhan. Despite being accused savagely by the child without reason, she still smiled. ¡°Little Yao, why are you calling mommy a liar?¡± ¡°You said that if I solved the cube before midnight, you¡¯d grant me one wish! But I finished at 10 pm, and you didn¡¯t come to see me!¡± Gu Yao pulled a long face, pouting. ¡°Although the design of the Rubik¡¯s cube is more intricate than Uncle Huo¡¯s, it¡¯s not difficult for me at all!¡± 10 pm? At that time, Gu Xiaozhan was busy devouring her. There was no way for her to look for Gu Yao. She glanced at Gu Xiaozhan accusingly. It was all his fault! Because of him, her son misunderstood her! She waited for Gu Xiaozhan to explain, but the man feigned ignorance. Mu Anhan grew a little annoyed. Both father and son were making her angry! However, she quickly let it go as she had often disrupted their lives in the past. It was karma, and she deserved it. But how would she make her son understand that she hadn¡¯t lied when her husband was clearly not going to cooperate? Chapter 16 Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Of course, Gu Xiaozhan had noticed her gaze, but he kept silent, refusing to let her use him to hurt their son again. Even though the two of them had just been intimate last night, who knew if she was up to something? He just could not find it in his heart to trust her. Just as Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s heart sank, he heard Mu Anhan¡¯s hoarse voice saying, ¡°Little Yao, mommy is sick¡­¡± When she said this, she discreetly observed Gu Yao¡¯s expression. Her son did not expect her to respond with that. Still, the little guy was very intelligent. ¡°You often pretend to be sick.¡± As she thought, it would not be easy to clear her bad reputation, especially as a mother. Mu Anhan sighed and pretended to look extremely weak. ¡°Mommy was wrong and made many mistakes in the past, but I really am sick today. Listen to me, my voice is hoarse, and my body is weak. I haven¡¯t eaten a single grain of rice since last night¡­¡± She sobbed a little. She was this exhausted because of Gu Xiaozhan! The man had turned into a mindless beast without an ounce of control or rationality last night. Despite that, she had been a willing participant. Saying this, she carefully glanced at the man beside her. She found his sharp eyes staring back at her. Even though she had slept with him last night, this man was still full of coldness and loathing, which intimidated her. He always seemed angry when he was with her, a constantly burning furnace of temper. At that moment, he was once more a lighted torch, the flames in his eyes inextinguishable. ¡®Ah, well! Rome was not built in a day anyway.¡¯ Mu Anhan did not dare think that the simple act of sleeping with him after being reborn would solve all her problems. That said, Mu Anhan would not allow her husband to stand idly by and do nothing when it was his fault. She changed tactics. ¡°Little Yao, if you don¡¯t believe me, you can ask daddy if mommy is really sick today. You know daddy would never lie to you!¡± Gu Xiaozhan wanted to protect himself by staying silent? Well then, she would draw him into the line of fire. She wanted to see if he could remain detached from the situation. ¡°Daddy, tell me!¡± Gu Yao looked at Gu Xiaozhan with big, questioning eyes. Gu Xiaozhan looked at the woman beside him, feeling a little trapped. When did she become such a cunning little fox? Mu Anhan¡¯s beautiful, almond-shaped eyes were still glittery, and she looked at him coquettishly and provocatively. Her sweet smile charmed him to help her. One must know that Gu Xiaozhan had very high prestige in front of the children. He always kept his promises and was never late. The children trusted his character very much. If he said so, then it must be true. Before Gu Xiaozhan could speak, Mu Anhan sneakily reached out and pinched his lean waist. She blinked her big, beautiful puppy dog eyes at him gently as if to say, ¡®Don¡¯t you have a conscience? Why won¡¯t you help me?¡¯ Gu Xiaozhan had never seen her so lively and playful since their marriage. Her beauty at that moment moved his heart and put a lump in his throat. His willpower crumbled once more. No matter the motive, he wanted to be intoxicated. He cleared his throat. ¡°Little Yao, your mother is not feeling well.¡± Gu Xiaozhan spoke with the natural authority of a father. Mu Anhan did not respond aloud, but she mouthed the words sarcastically at him, ¡°Of course, I am. I wonder whose fault it was?¡± She grinned dazzlingly as if she had succeeded in settling an old score. Her shining smile and playful eyes tugged Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s heartstrings, and a deep tenderness flashed across his face for a brief moment. Mu Anhan was looking at her son, Gu Yao, so she did not see that precious moment of fondness in Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s eyes. In the end, Gu Yao was just an innocent child. His anger dissipated after Gu Xiaozhan confirmed Mu Anhan¡¯s discomfort, and he could see that she was feeling weak. ¡°Little Yao, mommy knows you¡¯re the smartest. You¡¯d certainly be able to clear the cube. What would you like from mommy?¡± Mu Anhan said immediately, following her little payback. Gu Yao¡¯s handsome little face was stern as he lectured, ¡°You¡¯re not allowed to drink alcohol in the future, and you¡¯re not allowed to throw us into the trash can.¡± ¡°Yes, sir! I will obey Little Yao¡¯s orders!¡± Mu Anhan happily raised her hand in a salute. The words of his request were, of course, shameful to her, but the way he said it was too adorable. She paused, thought for a moment, and continued, ¡°In a few days, when mommy¡¯s body is better, I¡¯ll give you a more challenging Rubik¡¯s cube. Would you like that?¡± Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Of course, Gu Xiaozhan had noticed her gaze, but he kept silent, refusing to let her use him to hurt their son again. Even though the two of them had just been intimate last night, who knew if she was up to something? He just could not find it in his heart to trust her. Just as Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s heart sank, he heard Mu Anhan¡¯s hoarse voice saying, ¡°Little Yao, mommy is sick¡­¡± When she said this, she discreetly observed Gu Yao¡¯s expression. Her son did not expect her to respond with that. Still, the little guy was very intelligent. ¡°You often pretend to be sick.¡± As she thought, it would not be easy to clear her bad reputation, especially as a mother. Mu Anhan sighed and pretended to look extremely weak. ¡°Mommy was wrong and made many mistakes in the past, but I really am sick today. Listen to me, my voice is hoarse, and my body is weak. I haven¡¯t eaten a single grain of rice since last night¡­¡± She sobbed a little. She was this exhausted because of Gu Xiaozhan! The man had turned into a mindless beast without an ounce of control or rationality last night. Despite that, she had been a willing participant. Saying this, she carefully glanced at the man beside her. She found his sharp eyes staring back at her. Even though she had slept with him last night, this man was still full of coldness and loathing, which intimidated her. He always seemed angry when he was with her, a constantly burning furnace of temper. At that moment, he was once more a lighted torch, the flames in his eyes inextinguishable. ¡®Ah, well! Rome was not built in a day anyway.¡¯ Mu Anhan did not dare think that the simple act of sleeping with him after being reborn would solve all her problems. That said, Mu Anhan would not allow her husband to stand idly by and do nothing when it was his fault. She changed tactics. ¡°Little Yao, if you don¡¯t believe me, you can ask daddy if mommy is really sick today. You know daddy would never lie to you!¡± Gu Xiaozhan wanted to protect himself by staying silent? Well then, she would draw him into the line of fire. She wanted to see if he could remain detached from the situation. ¡°Daddy, tell me!¡± Gu Yao looked at Gu Xiaozhan with big, questioning eyes. Gu Xiaozhan looked at the woman beside him, feeling a little trapped. When did she become such a cunning little fox? Mu Anhan¡¯s beautiful, almond-shaped eyes were still glittery, and she looked at him coquettishly and provocatively. Her sweet smile charmed him to help her. One must know that Gu Xiaozhan had very high prestige in front of the children. He always kept his promises and was never late. The children trusted his character very much. If he said so, then it must be true. Before Gu Xiaozhan could speak, Mu Anhan sneakily reached out and pinched his lean waist. She blinked her big, beautiful puppy dog eyes at him gently as if to say, ¡®Don¡¯t you have a conscience? Why won¡¯t you help me?¡¯ Gu Xiaozhan had never seen her so lively and playful since their marriage. Her beauty at that moment moved his heart and put a lump in his throat. His willpower crumbled once more. No matter the motive, he wanted to be intoxicated. He cleared his throat. ¡°Little Yao, your mother is not feeling well.¡± Gu Xiaozhan spoke with the natural authority of a father. Mu Anhan did not respond aloud, but she mouthed the words sarcastically at him, ¡°Of course, I am. I wonder whose fault it was?¡± She grinned dazzlingly as if she had succeeded in settling an old score. Her shining smile and playful eyes tugged Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s heartstrings, and a deep tenderness flashed across his face for a brief moment. Mu Anhan was looking at her son, Gu Yao, so she did not see that precious moment of fondness in Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s eyes. In the end, Gu Yao was just an innocent child. His anger dissipated after Gu Xiaozhan confirmed Mu Anhan¡¯s discomfort, and he could see that she was feeling weak. ¡°Little Yao, mommy knows you¡¯re the smartest. You¡¯d certainly be able to clear the cube. What would you like from mommy?¡± Mu Anhan said immediately, following her little payback. Gu Yao¡¯s handsome little face was stern as he lectured, ¡°You¡¯re not allowed to drink alcohol in the future, and you¡¯re not allowed to throw us into the trash can.¡± ¡°Yes, sir! I will obey Little Yao¡¯s orders!¡± Mu Anhan happily raised her hand in a salute. The words of his request were, of course, shameful to her, but the way he said it was too adorable. She paused, thought for a moment, and continued, ¡°In a few days, when mommy¡¯s body is better, I¡¯ll give you a more challenging Rubik¡¯s cube. Would you like that?¡± Chapter 17 Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation ¡°Alright!¡± A rare smile appeared on Gu Yao¡¯s usually stony face. ¡°I¡¯d like to see what else this designer can do.¡± Mu Anhan smiled slyly. When she designed the Rubik¡¯s cube, she made it at an intermediate level that was quite tough to solve. Even teenagers had a hard time with it. But her son was a prodigy! Of course, she would increase the difficulty level step by step to lure Gu Yao into her trap! They would naturally get closer as he came back for more. She internally rubbed her hands together with glee. It seemed that she would soon repair her relationship with her son. Although her son was challenging her, the designer behind the scenes, the true test was of endurance and patience, not just a battle of intelligence. Although her smile was fleeting, Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s observant eyes caught every little thing. In the past, this woman had often been the twins¡¯ biggest bully because of her hatred for him, and she took it out on them. Now, she was actually trying to please her son? The world must have turned on its axis. Did the sun suddenly rise from the west? Gu Yu burst into the room and interrupted Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s thoughts. ¡°Daddy, you didn¡¯t eat the birthday cake with me and Brother last night¡­¡± Gu Yu pouted her little mouth, her face peevish. ¡°I only turn three once in my life, okay? Why did you not accompany me?¡± A saying goes that a man¡¯s daughter was his lover in a past life, referring to the special bond between fathers and daughters. This saying could definitely apply to Gu Xiaozhan. Gu Xiaozhan was known to be impartial and ruthless, but before his little love, his frown evaporated, and conversely, tenderness settled. The little girl stretched out her lotus flower-like white arms, wanting to leap into his embrace. When she saw Mu Anhan already in her father¡¯s arms, she immediately frowned and stopped in her tracks. Her beautiful big eyes filled with fear of Mu Anhan. ¡°Daddy, I want a hug!¡± Gu Yu pleaded cutely. Her father belonged to her alone! ¡°Hubby, I¡¯m in so much pain¡­¡± Mu Anhan mirrored her daughter and acted childishly. She was villainously curious to see who this man would choose and what course of action he would take. Yet another saying could be applied; that a man¡¯s wife was also his eldest daughter. Gu Xiaozhan would never, in a million years, imagine that Mu Anhan would squabble with Gu Yu for his favor. If Gu Yu wanted to monopolize her father, Mu Anhan would take advantage of their intimacy last night to gain some ground. His wife and daughter both wanted him to hold them. Gu Xiaozhan was not annoyed at all. On the contrary, the sight gave him a warm, fuzzy feeling that spread through his heart. Gu Yu looked at Mu Anhan in disbelief. How did her mother, who had never looked her in the eye, manage to snatch her father from her? ¡°Daddy is mine!¡± Gu Yu tugged at Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s arm and stomped her feet anxiously. ¡°Go to your own father!¡± She dictated precociously. Mu Anhan saw the little girl¡¯s anxiety and found it adorable, so she smiled. She deliberately kissed Gu Xiaozhan on the cheek. ¡°He is my husband. My husband belongs to me!¡± ¡°Waa!¡± Gu Yu burst into tears, her pitiful sobs ringing in the room. Gu Xiaozhan glanced at Mu Anhan in absurdity, who stuck out her tongue playfully and shrugged. At a loss, he helplessly carried Gu Yu and walked out. Gu Yu peered over Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s shoulder, and when they reached the door, she stretched out her fingers and made a victory sign at Mu Anhan. She was a sly little snake! Mu Anhan had not known her daughter¡¯s personality, but she finally saw it today. They were very much alike. ¡°Little Yao¡­¡± Mu Anhan called out to her son when she saw he was about to leave. ¡°Come and give mommy a kiss. I¡¯ll give you two games to solve in return!¡± Gu Yao frowned. Although the child no longer had his guard up, he was still not yet willing to be close to her. She had done too many bad things to them for too long for the residual fear and dislike to disappear overnight. ¡°Choose something else!¡± ¡°Come and give mommy a hug, then!¡± Mu Anhan said. She felt better about her future now that her son was willing to compromise with her. She casually skimmed over the fact that she had bought him with bribery. Mu Anhan could tell he was still hesitant, so she said, ¡°Come and hug mommy. Mommy will give you three challenges instead! It¡¯s a global limited edition, the only of its kind, and no other child has it.¡± Gu Yao contemplated her offer, weighing his options. Mu Anhan smiled smugly. Gu Xiaozhan had a daughter on his side, and she had a son. She wasn¡¯t sure when it had turned into a competition, but this would be a fair battle! Just then, Gu Xiaozhan stopped in his tracks just outside the door after hearing their absurd banter and said in a deep, commanding voice, ¡°Gu Yao, come out!¡± Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation ¡°Alright!¡± A rare smile appeared on Gu Yao¡¯s usually stony face. ¡°I¡¯d like to see what else this designer can do.¡± Mu Anhan smiled slyly. When she designed the Rubik¡¯s cube, she made it at an intermediate level that was quite tough to solve. Even teenagers had a hard time with it. But her son was a prodigy! Of course, she would increase the difficulty level step by step to lure Gu Yao into her trap! They would naturally get closer as he came back for more. She internally rubbed her hands together with glee. It seemed that she would soon repair her relationship with her son. Although her son was challenging her, the designer behind the scenes, the true test was of endurance and patience, not just a battle of intelligence. Although her smile was fleeting, Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s observant eyes caught every little thing. In the past, this woman had often been the twins¡¯ biggest bully because of her hatred for him, and she took it out on them. Now, she was actually trying to please her son? The world must have turned on its axis. Did the sun suddenly rise from the west? Gu Yu burst into the room and interrupted Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s thoughts. ¡°Daddy, you didn¡¯t eat the birthday cake with me and Brother last night¡­¡± Gu Yu pouted her little mouth, her face peevish. ¡°I only turn three once in my life, okay? Why did you not accompany me?¡± A saying goes that a man¡¯s daughter was his lover in a past life, referring to the special bond between fathers and daughters. This saying could definitely apply to Gu Xiaozhan. Gu Xiaozhan was known to be impartial and ruthless, but before his little love, his frown evaporated, and conversely, tenderness settled. The little girl stretched out her lotus flower-like white arms, wanting to leap into his embrace. When she saw Mu Anhan already in her father¡¯s arms, she immediately frowned and stopped in her tracks. Her beautiful big eyes filled with fear of Mu Anhan. ¡°Daddy, I want a hug!¡± Gu Yu pleaded cutely. Her father belonged to her alone! ¡°Hubby, I¡¯m in so much pain¡­¡± Mu Anhan mirrored her daughter and acted childishly. She was villainously curious to see who this man would choose and what course of action he would take. Yet another saying could be applied; that a man¡¯s wife was also his eldest daughter. Gu Xiaozhan would never, in a million years, imagine that Mu Anhan would squabble with Gu Yu for his favor. If Gu Yu wanted to monopolize her father, Mu Anhan would take advantage of their intimacy last night to gain some ground. His wife and daughter both wanted him to hold them. Gu Xiaozhan was not annoyed at all. On the contrary, the sight gave him a warm, fuzzy feeling that spread through his heart. Gu Yu looked at Mu Anhan in disbelief. How did her mother, who had never looked her in the eye, manage to snatch her father from her? ¡°Daddy is mine!¡± Gu Yu tugged at Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s arm and stomped her feet anxiously. ¡°Go to your own father!¡± She dictated precociously. Mu Anhan saw the little girl¡¯s anxiety and found it adorable, so she smiled. She deliberately kissed Gu Xiaozhan on the cheek. ¡°He is my husband. My husband belongs to me!¡± ¡°Waa!¡± Gu Yu burst into tears, her pitiful sobs ringing in the room. Gu Xiaozhan glanced at Mu Anhan in absurdity, who stuck out her tongue playfully and shrugged. At a loss, he helplessly carried Gu Yu and walked out. Gu Yu peered over Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s shoulder, and when they reached the door, she stretched out her fingers and made a victory sign at Mu Anhan. She was a sly little snake! Mu Anhan had not known her daughter¡¯s personality, but she finally saw it today. They were very much alike. ¡°Little Yao¡­¡± Mu Anhan called out to her son when she saw he was about to leave. ¡°Come and give mommy a kiss. I¡¯ll give you two games to solve in return!¡± Gu Yao frowned. Although the child no longer had his guard up, he was still not yet willing to be close to her. She had done too many bad things to them for too long for the residual fear and dislike to disappear overnight. ¡°Choose something else!¡± ¡°Come and give mommy a hug, then!¡± Mu Anhan said. She felt better about her future now that her son was willing to compromise with her. She casually skimmed over the fact that she had bought him with bribery. Mu Anhan could tell he was still hesitant, so she said, ¡°Come and hug mommy. Mommy will give you three challenges instead! It¡¯s a global limited edition, the only of its kind, and no other child has it.¡± Gu Yao contemplated her offer, weighing his options. Mu Anhan smiled smugly. Gu Xiaozhan had a daughter on his side, and she had a son. She wasn¡¯t sure when it had turned into a competition, but this would be a fair battle! Just then, Gu Xiaozhan stopped in his tracks just outside the door after hearing their absurd banter and said in a deep, commanding voice, ¡°Gu Yao, come out!¡± Chapter 18 Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Did Gu Xiaozhan call Gu Yao away because Mu Anhan found chinks in her son¡¯s armor? He turned her effort into waste, and she scowled at the door in anger. What was the matter with this man? Gu Yao followed Gu Xiaozhan downstairs to see that the home tutor had arrived. Gu Xiaozhan placed Gu Yu on the ground. Gu Yu hugged his leg and refused to let go. She spoke with tears glimmering in her eyes, ¡°Daddy, do you not want me anymore?¡± ¡°Of course I do. You¡¯re daddy¡¯s precious daughter and always will be!¡± Gu Xiaozhan assured her and patted her little head. Gu Yu hummed in uncertainty. ¡°You didn¡¯t spend my birthday with me last night. I feel upset.¡± Gu Xiaozhan cursed inwardly. It was that damn genius G&M designer¡¯s fault! He couldn¡¯t believe someone could design an aphrodisiac so cunning that even he could not resist. ¡°Dad, I¡¯ll feel better if I don¡¯t attend class today,¡± Gu Yu added insinuatingly. Gu Xiaozhan was speechless. Why did he feel like everyone in the family was turning into a cunning little fox? ¡°Alright! My daughter is a genius even if she doesn¡¯t attend school.¡± He surrendered. ¡°Thank you, daddy!¡± Gu Yu sped off quickly, calling for Gu Yao. ¡°Brother, let¡¯s go play quickly!¡± Gu Xiaozhan stopped his son before he left. Compared to the unconditional pampering of his daughter, he was much stricter with his son. He stated loftily, ¡°Gu Yao, your mother is my woman. Only I can hug and kiss her!¡± His possessiveness over Mu Anhan was so ludicrous that no one else could touch her, not even his own son! Gu Yao¡¯s lips twitched slightly. It seemed that if his mother wanted to mend their relationship, she would have to spend a lot more money before it was acceptable. Otherwise, his father would surely beat him up. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, daddy. I¡¯m only interested in challenging toys.¡± Gu Yao narrowed his knowing eyes coldly. ¡°Daddy, do you have any limited edition toys from G&M?¡± Gu Xiaozhan was flabbergasted. Everyone was being so cheeky today! After the two children ran off to play, the home tutor came forward. Her name was Ye Wennuan, and she was a Harvard graduate. Her long hair fell over her shoulders, and she had bright eyes and white teeth. She looked knowledgeable and specialized in children¡¯s education. ¡°Mr. Gu¡­¡± Ye Wennuan exuded the grace of an intellectual beauty as she nodded respectfully. ¡°I¡¯m giving the children a day off today!¡± Gu Xiaozhan inclined his head at their disappearing backs. ¡°I understand, sir!¡± Ye Wennuan bowed again and said, ¡°Then I shall make a move first.¡± Zhu Chen came forward. ¡°Master Gu, the presidential house called and asked when they should expect you.¡± Gu Xiaozhan answered his question with another, ¡°Has the kitchen prepared the lobster congee?¡± ¡°It is ready,¡± Zhu Chen rang for the head chef to serve the dishes. Gu Xiaozhan took it from him and strode upstairs, finally responding, ¡°I¡¯ll be there in an hour.¡± ¡°Alright, sir!¡± Zhu Chen bowed. Gu Xiaozhan carried the seafood porridge upstairs. When he pushed the door open, he saw Mu Anhan rolling around happily on the bed. Her nightgown was fluttering, revealing her long and slender legs. Last night, that pair of slender, snow-white legs had wrapped around his waist. He shook his head to banish the image. He always prided himself on his strong self-control, but now he found himself getting increasingly affected by her. ¡°Hubby¡­¡± Mu Anhan was happy that she had had a special moment with Gu Xiaozhan earlier. She hadn¡¯t expected him to return so soon. As she thought, as long as they both put in the effort, no matter how much they fought, they would naturally make up and come back together. Gu Xiaozhan walked up to her with a bowl of seafood porridge and placed it on the table. ¡°Get up and eat!¡± He commanded. ¡°Wow! It¡¯s my favorite lobster congee. Thank you, hubby!¡± Mu Anhan sat up quickly in excitement, but the swift movements pulled on her sore muscles. Gu Xiaozhan was so good to her, he even memorized her favorite foods! Gu Xiaozhan did not respond. He opened the closet and began changing into a dashing suit. Mu Anhan gaped at him, surprised that he was not avoiding her. Every inch of the man had the golden ratio like he was God¡¯s sculpted masterpiece. Not only was he handsome, but he also had a great figure. Of course, he was also super skilled in ¡®that¡¯ aspect as well¡­ Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Did Gu Xiaozhan call Gu Yao away because Mu Anhan found chinks in her son¡¯s armor? He turned her effort into waste, and she scowled at the door in anger. What was the matter with this man? Gu Yao followed Gu Xiaozhan downstairs to see that the home tutor had arrived. Gu Xiaozhan placed Gu Yu on the ground. Gu Yu hugged his leg and refused to let go. She spoke with tears glimmering in her eyes, ¡°Daddy, do you not want me anymore?¡± ¡°Of course I do. You¡¯re daddy¡¯s precious daughter and always will be!¡± Gu Xiaozhan assured her and patted her little head. Gu Yu hummed in uncertainty. ¡°You didn¡¯t spend my birthday with me last night. I feel upset.¡± Gu Xiaozhan cursed inwardly. It was that damn genius G&M designer¡¯s fault! He couldn¡¯t believe someone could design an aphrodisiac so cunning that even he could not resist. ¡°Dad, I¡¯ll feel better if I don¡¯t attend class today,¡± Gu Yu added insinuatingly. Gu Xiaozhan was speechless. Why did he feel like everyone in the family was turning into a cunning little fox? ¡°Alright! My daughter is a genius even if she doesn¡¯t attend school.¡± He surrendered. ¡°Thank you, daddy!¡± Gu Yu sped off quickly, calling for Gu Yao. ¡°Brother, let¡¯s go play quickly!¡± Gu Xiaozhan stopped his son before he left. Compared to the unconditional pampering of his daughter, he was much stricter with his son. He stated loftily, ¡°Gu Yao, your mother is my woman. Only I can hug and kiss her!¡± His possessiveness over Mu Anhan was so ludicrous that no one else could touch her, not even his own son! Gu Yao¡¯s lips twitched slightly. It seemed that if his mother wanted to mend their relationship, she would have to spend a lot more money before it was acceptable. Otherwise, his father would surely beat him up. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, daddy. I¡¯m only interested in challenging toys.¡± Gu Yao narrowed his knowing eyes coldly. ¡°Daddy, do you have any limited edition toys from G&M?¡± Gu Xiaozhan was flabbergasted. Everyone was being so cheeky today! After the two children ran off to play, the home tutor came forward. Her name was Ye Wennuan, and she was a Harvard graduate. Her long hair fell over her shoulders, and she had bright eyes and white teeth. She looked knowledgeable and specialized in children¡¯s education. ¡°Mr. Gu¡­¡± Ye Wennuan exuded the grace of an intellectual beauty as she nodded respectfully. ¡°I¡¯m giving the children a day off today!¡± Gu Xiaozhan inclined his head at their disappearing backs. ¡°I understand, sir!¡± Ye Wennuan bowed again and said, ¡°Then I shall make a move first.¡± Zhu Chen came forward. ¡°Master Gu, the presidential house called and asked when they should expect you.¡± Gu Xiaozhan answered his question with another, ¡°Has the kitchen prepared the lobster congee?¡± ¡°It is ready,¡± Zhu Chen rang for the head chef to serve the dishes. Gu Xiaozhan took it from him and strode upstairs, finally responding, ¡°I¡¯ll be there in an hour.¡± ¡°Alright, sir!¡± Zhu Chen bowed. Gu Xiaozhan carried the seafood porridge upstairs. When he pushed the door open, he saw Mu Anhan rolling around happily on the bed. Her nightgown was fluttering, revealing her long and slender legs. Last night, that pair of slender, snow-white legs had wrapped around his waist. He shook his head to banish the image. He always prided himself on his strong self-control, but now he found himself getting increasingly affected by her. ¡°Hubby¡­¡± Mu Anhan was happy that she had had a special moment with Gu Xiaozhan earlier. She hadn¡¯t expected him to return so soon. As she thought, as long as they both put in the effort, no matter how much they fought, they would naturally make up and come back together. Gu Xiaozhan walked up to her with a bowl of seafood porridge and placed it on the table. ¡°Get up and eat!¡± He commanded. ¡°Wow! It¡¯s my favorite lobster congee. Thank you, hubby!¡± Mu Anhan sat up quickly in excitement, but the swift movements pulled on her sore muscles. Gu Xiaozhan was so good to her, he even memorized her favorite foods! Gu Xiaozhan did not respond. He opened the closet and began changing into a dashing suit. Mu Anhan gaped at him, surprised that he was not avoiding her. Every inch of the man had the golden ratio like he was God¡¯s sculpted masterpiece. Not only was he handsome, but he also had a great figure. Of course, he was also super skilled in ¡®that¡¯ aspect as well¡­ Chapter 19 Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Of course, Gu Xiaozhan could not ignore Mu Anhan¡¯s stare that followed him avidly. She did not hide her admiration and love at all. She was extraordinarily lively, very different from the usual image she portrayed around the house in the past. Even though Tang Haolang said it could be due to her head injury, Gu Xiaozhan had his doubts. Mu Anhan kept looking at him and forgot to eat her porridge. When Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s handsome face passed by close to her, she smiled. ¡°Hubby, you¡¯re so handsome!¡± The corners of Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s lips twitched slightly in amusement. In the past, she would not even look him in the eye! But now, she was like a young fangirl, her eyes sparkling with passion. She was even willing to be with him last night. What a change! ¡°I¡¯m going out for a while. Behave and stay at home.¡± Gu Xiaozhan spun on his heel after speaking, ready to leave. ¡°Hubby¡­¡± Mu Anhan called out to him. Gu Xiaozhan had ravished her so ferociously last night that she was thoroughly worn out and choked on the word. He stopped in his tracks and turned back. She ran to him, stood on her tiptoes, and kissed him softly on the lips. ¡°A parting kiss,¡± she said. After kissing him, she stopped being a nuisance and resumed eating the seafood porridge. A flash of tenderness shot across Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s eyes like a shooting star. When Mu Anhan finished her food, she changed into a high-collared dress and walked out. ¡°Madam, you are not permitted to leave.¡± Zhu Chen suddenly appeared and spoke respectfully. Of course, Mu Anhan knew that without Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s permission, she would not be able to take a step out of the Tianqin villa. This man¡­ She chuckled in amusement. In her previous life, his favorite pastime was to imprison her, not giving her even an inch of freedom. She had enjoyed butting heads with him, but that was when she had wanted to escape his suffocating clutches. ¡°Butler Zhu, I¡¯m not going out. Call Tang Haolang over. I need to change my dressing.¡± Mu Anhan smiled. Zhu Chen was a reserved and steadfast man. Although he could tell that Mu Anhan was different from her usual arrogant and domineering self, he did not show it. ¡°Of course, Madam! I¡¯ll make the call immediately.¡± Zhu Chen rang for Tang Haolang, who seemed to materialize from thin air a short moment later. When he went upstairs to Mu Anhan¡¯s room to change her dressing, he saw her face was dark and clouded. ¡®Has the injury healed and her personality back to normal?¡¯ he thought fearfully. ¡°Madam¡­¡± He called, his voice trembling. Mu Anhan only glanced at him coldly, not in a hurry to reply. Tang Haolang silently stood aside, back straight in perfect posture. He dared not breathe. He was not afraid of Mu Anhan¡¯s tantrums but Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s following punishments. Gu Xiaozhan had the power to rule the world, but of all people, he chose to fall for a lawless woman who wanted nothing to do with him. So, whenever Mu Anhan was unhappy, the people who brought on her displeasure would be severely punished by Mr. Gu. ¡°Dr. Tang, what do you think will happen to you if I tell Mr. Gu that you lied to me?¡± Mu Anhan giggled, and the eerie sound sent tingles up Tang Haolang¡¯s scalp. Tang Haolang kneeled on the ground. ¡°Madam, please have pity on me and spare my lowly life! When Mr. Gu woke up this morning, he whipped Lie Huo and me a hundred times!¡± He lifted the hem of his clothes and showed his back full of crisscrossing whip marks. Mu Anhan was stunned. She had only wanted to scare Tang Haolang into telling her who had drugged Gu Xiaozhan. She never expected Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s punishment to be so nasty to the point of perversion! Gu Xiaozhan had Tang Haolong and Lie Huo punished because they tricked Mu Anhan into his bedroom while he struggled with the powerful aphrodisiac. No matter what Mu Anhan did, Gu Xiaozhan could never bear to hurt her. During their four-year marriage, she had been unwilling to be close and never slept with him, so he had abstained like a monk for more than a thousand days and nights. He was the handsome and charming Mr. Gu, the most powerful Mr. Gu, and millions of girls in the country threw themselves at his feet. But he was only loyal to Mu Anhan! Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Of course, Gu Xiaozhan could not ignore Mu Anhan¡¯s stare that followed him avidly. She did not hide her admiration and love at all. She was extraordinarily lively, very different from the usual image she portrayed around the house in the past. Even though Tang Haolang said it could be due to her head injury, Gu Xiaozhan had his doubts. Mu Anhan kept looking at him and forgot to eat her porridge. When Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s handsome face passed by close to her, she smiled. ¡°Hubby, you¡¯re so handsome!¡± The corners of Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s lips twitched slightly in amusement. In the past, she would not even look him in the eye! But now, she was like a young fangirl, her eyes sparkling with passion. She was even willing to be with him last night. What a change! ¡°I¡¯m going out for a while. Behave and stay at home.¡± Gu Xiaozhan spun on his heel after speaking, ready to leave. ¡°Hubby¡­¡± Mu Anhan called out to him. Gu Xiaozhan had ravished her so ferociously last night that she was thoroughly worn out and choked on the word. He stopped in his tracks and turned back. She ran to him, stood on her tiptoes, and kissed him softly on the lips. ¡°A parting kiss,¡± she said. After kissing him, she stopped being a nuisance and resumed eating the seafood porridge. A flash of tenderness shot across Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s eyes like a shooting star. When Mu Anhan finished her food, she changed into a high-collared dress and walked out. ¡°Madam, you are not permitted to leave.¡± Zhu Chen suddenly appeared and spoke respectfully. Of course, Mu Anhan knew that without Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s permission, she would not be able to take a step out of the Tianqin villa. This man¡­ She chuckled in amusement. In her previous life, his favorite pastime was to imprison her, not giving her even an inch of freedom. She had enjoyed butting heads with him, but that was when she had wanted to escape his suffocating clutches. ¡°Butler Zhu, I¡¯m not going out. Call Tang Haolang over. I need to change my dressing.¡± Mu Anhan smiled. Zhu Chen was a reserved and steadfast man. Although he could tell that Mu Anhan was different from her usual arrogant and domineering self, he did not show it. ¡°Of course, Madam! I¡¯ll make the call immediately.¡± Zhu Chen rang for Tang Haolang, who seemed to materialize from thin air a short moment later. When he went upstairs to Mu Anhan¡¯s room to change her dressing, he saw her face was dark and clouded. ¡®Has the injury healed and her personality back to normal?¡¯ he thought fearfully. ¡°Madam¡­¡± He called, his voice trembling. Mu Anhan only glanced at him coldly, not in a hurry to reply. Tang Haolang silently stood aside, back straight in perfect posture. He dared not breathe. He was not afraid of Mu Anhan¡¯s tantrums but Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s following punishments. Gu Xiaozhan had the power to rule the world, but of all people, he chose to fall for a lawless woman who wanted nothing to do with him. So, whenever Mu Anhan was unhappy, the people who brought on her displeasure would be severely punished by Mr. Gu. ¡°Dr. Tang, what do you think will happen to you if I tell Mr. Gu that you lied to me?¡± Mu Anhan giggled, and the eerie sound sent tingles up Tang Haolang¡¯s scalp. Tang Haolang kneeled on the ground. ¡°Madam, please have pity on me and spare my lowly life! When Mr. Gu woke up this morning, he whipped Lie Huo and me a hundred times!¡± He lifted the hem of his clothes and showed his back full of crisscrossing whip marks. Mu Anhan was stunned. She had only wanted to scare Tang Haolang into telling her who had drugged Gu Xiaozhan. She never expected Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s punishment to be so nasty to the point of perversion! Gu Xiaozhan had Tang Haolong and Lie Huo punished because they tricked Mu Anhan into his bedroom while he struggled with the powerful aphrodisiac. No matter what Mu Anhan did, Gu Xiaozhan could never bear to hurt her. During their four-year marriage, she had been unwilling to be close and never slept with him, so he had abstained like a monk for more than a thousand days and nights. He was the handsome and charming Mr. Gu, the most powerful Mr. Gu, and millions of girls in the country threw themselves at his feet. But he was only loyal to Mu Anhan! Chapter 20 Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation ¡°Who dared drug Gu Xiaozhan? I¡¯m going to kill her!¡± When Mu Anhan declared this, a bone-chilling shiver ran up his spine. ¡°Don¡¯t ask, Madam¡­¡± Tang Haolang knelt on the ground and dared not move. ¡°It must be that Pei Bei!¡± Mu Anhan sneered coldly. Tang Haolang looked at her in shock. Did Mr. Gu¡¯s wife become smarter after injuring her brain? ¡°She dared to covet my husband. I¡¯ll beat her to pulp the next time I see her!¡± Mu Anhan put her hands on her waist, steam shooting from her ears. ¡°She¡¯s currently imprisoned in the villa.¡± Tang Haolang saw his life flash before his eyes once the words fell out of his mouth. Gu Xiaozhan would never forgive his meddling. Sure enough, Mu Anhan rushed out before the sound vibrations from his words had dissipated. She found the villa¡¯s dungeon effortlessly and saw Pei Bei caged in a cell. Without the glorious title of the nation¡¯s first daughter, she was just a crummy prisoner in jail. ¡°Mu Anhan¡­¡± Pei Bei saw her clad in a long, modest dress; her skin flushed with color. A man had obviously pampered and nourished her; she glowed with aftercare. Pei Bei¡¯s tongue burned with bitter jealousy. ¡°Did Brother Zhan use you as an antidote last night? You lowly woman, you are not worthy of Brother Zhan!¡± Mu Anhan casually took out her phone and snapped a few photos. ¡°I wonder what will happen if my fingers accidentally slip and photos of you in prison are released?¡± ¡°I¡¯m the daughter of the president. You wouldn¡¯t dare! My father won¡¯t let you off! Brother Zhan won¡¯t let you off either.¡± Pei Bei still considered her bloodline noble and her status her protection. Mu Anhan smiled gleefully. ¡°Do you not know that even if I burn this place to the ground, Gu Xiaozhan will let me do as I wish?¡± Pei Bei¡¯s expression changed. ¡°You really are a lunatic! You and my big brother belong together! You both want to cause the death of Brother Zhan!¡± Pei Wei? The great presidential successor, who had always envied Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s power? She seemed to recall from her previous life that Gu Xiaozhan had gotten ambushed the day after the children¡¯s birthday. Could it be a trap set by Pei Wei? She hastily ran out and dialed Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s number. The phone rang, but there was no answer. She kept repeating in her heart, ¡°Quickly pick up the phone, Gu Xiaozhan¡­¡± ¡°What¡¯s the matter?¡± He was already attractive enough by himself, but his deep, gravelly tones were magnetic, unbelievably seductive. ¡°Hubby, come back quickly!¡± Mu Anhan said cutely. ¡°I miss you!¡± Gu Xiaozhan was in the presidential house, talking to Pei Long about Pei Bei¡¯s incident last night. Pei Long¡¯s expression was pitch black. He thought Gu Xiaozhan went too far in imprisoning his daughter, but he couldn¡¯t afford to offend Gu Xiaozhan. The atmosphere of the conversation was tense. Mu Anhan¡¯s phone call made Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s expression soften. She had never called him before. He had assumed she didn¡¯t even know his phone number. However, today, she¡­ ¡°Okay, I¡¯ll come back now.¡± After Gu Xiaozhan hung up the phone, he instantly got up and left. ¡°Xiaozhan, when are you going to let Little Bei go?¡± Pei Long tried and failed to rein in his anger. It leaked into his voice. ¡°Wait until I¡¯ve thoroughly investigated it,¡± Gu Xiaozhan said without turning his head. Pei Long glared at his arrogant back as he left. He was so angry that he shoved all the documents on the table to the ground. Papers, pens, and folders fluttered everywhere. ¡°I¡¯m the president! Who does he think he is? How rude and assuming can you be? You dare to imprison my precious daughter?¡± When someone knocked on the door a while later, Pei Long was still fuming. ¡°Father¡­¡± Pei Wei walked in. ¡°If this continues, Gu Xiaozhan will replace us. He¡¯ll become the king of this country! If we weaken his power, the Pei family will still be in control¡­¡± ¡°What do you have in mind?¡± Pei Long frowned. Pei Wei smiled sinisterly. ¡°I¡¯ve tied a bomb to the bridge he must pass by on his way home. He¡¯ll blow to smithereens!¡± Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation ¡°Who dared drug Gu Xiaozhan? I¡¯m going to kill her!¡± When Mu Anhan declared this, a bone-chilling shiver ran up his spine. ¡°Don¡¯t ask, Madam¡­¡± Tang Haolang knelt on the ground and dared not move. ¡°It must be that Pei Bei!¡± Mu Anhan sneered coldly. Tang Haolang looked at her in shock. Did Mr. Gu¡¯s wife become smarter after injuring her brain? ¡°She dared to covet my husband. I¡¯ll beat her to pulp the next time I see her!¡± Mu Anhan put her hands on her waist, steam shooting from her ears. ¡°She¡¯s currently imprisoned in the villa.¡± Tang Haolang saw his life flash before his eyes once the words fell out of his mouth. Gu Xiaozhan would never forgive his meddling. Sure enough, Mu Anhan rushed out before the sound vibrations from his words had dissipated. She found the villa¡¯s dungeon effortlessly and saw Pei Bei caged in a cell. Without the glorious title of the nation¡¯s first daughter, she was just a crummy prisoner in jail. ¡°Mu Anhan¡­¡± Pei Bei saw her clad in a long, modest dress; her skin flushed with color. A man had obviously pampered and nourished her; she glowed with aftercare. Pei Bei¡¯s tongue burned with bitter jealousy. ¡°Did Brother Zhan use you as an antidote last night? You lowly woman, you are not worthy of Brother Zhan!¡± Mu Anhan casually took out her phone and snapped a few photos. ¡°I wonder what will happen if my fingers accidentally slip and photos of you in prison are released?¡± ¡°I¡¯m the daughter of the president. You wouldn¡¯t dare! My father won¡¯t let you off! Brother Zhan won¡¯t let you off either.¡± Pei Bei still considered her bloodline noble and her status her protection. Mu Anhan smiled gleefully. ¡°Do you not know that even if I burn this place to the ground, Gu Xiaozhan will let me do as I wish?¡± Pei Bei¡¯s expression changed. ¡°You really are a lunatic! You and my big brother belong together! You both want to cause the death of Brother Zhan!¡± Pei Wei? The great presidential successor, who had always envied Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s power? She seemed to recall from her previous life that Gu Xiaozhan had gotten ambushed the day after the children¡¯s birthday. Could it be a trap set by Pei Wei? She hastily ran out and dialed Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s number. The phone rang, but there was no answer. She kept repeating in her heart, ¡°Quickly pick up the phone, Gu Xiaozhan¡­¡± ¡°What¡¯s the matter?¡± He was already attractive enough by himself, but his deep, gravelly tones were magnetic, unbelievably seductive. ¡°Hubby, come back quickly!¡± Mu Anhan said cutely. ¡°I miss you!¡± Gu Xiaozhan was in the presidential house, talking to Pei Long about Pei Bei¡¯s incident last night. Pei Long¡¯s expression was pitch black. He thought Gu Xiaozhan went too far in imprisoning his daughter, but he couldn¡¯t afford to offend Gu Xiaozhan. The atmosphere of the conversation was tense. Mu Anhan¡¯s phone call made Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s expression soften. She had never called him before. He had assumed she didn¡¯t even know his phone number. However, today, she¡­ ¡°Okay, I¡¯ll come back now.¡± After Gu Xiaozhan hung up the phone, he instantly got up and left. ¡°Xiaozhan, when are you going to let Little Bei go?¡± Pei Long tried and failed to rein in his anger. It leaked into his voice. ¡°Wait until I¡¯ve thoroughly investigated it,¡± Gu Xiaozhan said without turning his head. Pei Long glared at his arrogant back as he left. He was so angry that he shoved all the documents on the table to the ground. Papers, pens, and folders fluttered everywhere. ¡°I¡¯m the president! Who does he think he is? How rude and assuming can you be? You dare to imprison my precious daughter?¡± When someone knocked on the door a while later, Pei Long was still fuming. ¡°Father¡­¡± Pei Wei walked in. ¡°If this continues, Gu Xiaozhan will replace us. He¡¯ll become the king of this country! If we weaken his power, the Pei family will still be in control¡­¡± ¡°What do you have in mind?¡± Pei Long frowned. Pei Wei smiled sinisterly. ¡°I¡¯ve tied a bomb to the bridge he must pass by on his way home. He¡¯ll blow to smithereens!¡± Chapter 21 Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Tianqin Villa. Mu Anhan could not remember the things that happened in her previous life well. She only recalled that after the plane crash, she hung out with Zhou Jingyi for a few days. Later, she discovered that Gu Xiaozhan had not caught her in time because he had gotten ambushed, though she did not know the specifics. Now that she thought about it, Gu Xiaozhan had never told her anything about himself in her previous life. Of course, even had he wanted to, she would never have listened. So, Mu Anhan did not know what exactly would happen now. After hearing Pei Bei say her brother wanted to harm Gu Xiaozhan, and the Butler mentioned Gu Xiaozhan went to the presidential house, Mu Anhan finally connected the dots. Whether Pei Bei was telling the truth or not, Mu Anhan hoped that Gu Xiaozhan would return safe and sound. However, half an hour later, Zhu Chen received a call. He was stunned for a moment before looking at Mu Anhan, who had been a little uneasy and restless. ¡°Madam, Mr. Gu¡¯s car was destroyed at the Sanwan bridge!¡± ¡°What?¡± Mu Anhan leaped up from the sofa. ¡°Where¡¯s Mr. Gu? How is he?¡± Her tongue was thick in her mouth with fear, and as she awaited his response, her heart thumped wildly in her chest like it was trying to break out. ¡°No news is good news,¡± Zhu Chen said serenely. ¡°Right!¡± Mu Anhan nodded immediately. She was a little out of her wits. She never knew that Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s life could be in such danger. She couldn¡¯t stop praying in her heart. ¡®Gu Xiaozhan, you must be well! ¡®You¡¯re my husband! You are the father of my children! ¡®I can¡¯t live without you! The children can¡¯t live without you! ¡®Besides, you¡¯re so powerful that you can deal with any wretched monsters!¡¯ Every minute and every second seemed to drag on for hours. Mu Anhan did not know how much time had passed. When she heard the helicopter hovering in the air, she rushed out of the living room and ran into the yard. Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s helicopter was parked there. A tall and imposing figure walked out. The afternoon sun bathed him in a halo of golden light. He seemed more God than man. Only Gu Xiaozhan could carry himself that way. He was even more dazzling than the boundless celestial radiance! ¡°Hubby¡­¡± Mu Anhan ran toward him quickly. The tears of worry on her face had not dried yet, and she left little diamonds sparkling behind her as she sprinted. However, when she saw that he had returned safely, she was so happy and felt like she could sprout wings and fly. Gu Xiaozhan felt her slender body crash into his arms. After she called him, he had wanted to drive the car back, but the roads in the capital were always terribly congested. Because she said she missed him, he decided to take the helicopter instead. Unexpectedly, he discovered the conspiracy to assassinate him! The other citizens¡¯ vehicles aside, the Sanwan bridge only blew up when his bulletproof car passed. A bomb had set off, and the bridge fell apart like butter. Several helpless cars tumbled into the unforgiving sea below, and some crashed into each other. The scene was sombrely tragic. Gu Xiaozhan, who always maintained his calm, blew his top when he heard the news! As he watched Mu Anhan bounding toward him, he could not help having doubts. Since she returned from the plane crash, she¡¯d changed a lot. She kept trying to get closer by flirting with him. Was she trying to get close enough to paint a target on his back? At this thought, Gu Xiaozhan clasped her waist tightly with one hand and held her firmly against the helicopter. His cold eyes locked onto hers. Mu Anhan did not expect him to push her against the helicoper as soon as he returned. It seemed that her husband was really passionate! ¡°Mu Anhan, why did you call me?¡± Before she could say a word, he spoke first in that despicable frosty tone. Mu Anhan dared not tell him that she knew about his ambush due to her reincarnation and thus had little knowledge from her past life. ¡°Hubby, I¡¯m your wife. Am I not meant to call you when you¡¯re out?¡± She said softly, delicately. The words made sense. But Gu Xiaozhan did not believe her. ¡°Do you want to know the price of lying to me?¡± Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Tianqin Villa. Mu Anhan could not remember the things that happened in her previous life well. She only recalled that after the plane crash, she hung out with Zhou Jingyi for a few days. Later, she discovered that Gu Xiaozhan had not caught her in time because he had gotten ambushed, though she did not know the specifics. Now that she thought about it, Gu Xiaozhan had never told her anything about himself in her previous life. Of course, even had he wanted to, she would never have listened. So, Mu Anhan did not know what exactly would happen now. After hearing Pei Bei say her brother wanted to harm Gu Xiaozhan, and the Butler mentioned Gu Xiaozhan went to the presidential house, Mu Anhan finally connected the dots. Whether Pei Bei was telling the truth or not, Mu Anhan hoped that Gu Xiaozhan would return safe and sound. However, half an hour later, Zhu Chen received a call. He was stunned for a moment before looking at Mu Anhan, who had been a little uneasy and restless. ¡°Madam, Mr. Gu¡¯s car was destroyed at the Sanwan bridge!¡± ¡°What?¡± Mu Anhan leaped up from the sofa. ¡°Where¡¯s Mr. Gu? How is he?¡± Her tongue was thick in her mouth with fear, and as she awaited his response, her heart thumped wildly in her chest like it was trying to break out. ¡°No news is good news,¡± Zhu Chen said serenely. ¡°Right!¡± Mu Anhan nodded immediately. She was a little out of her wits. She never knew that Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s life could be in such danger. She couldn¡¯t stop praying in her heart. ¡®Gu Xiaozhan, you must be well! ¡®You¡¯re my husband! You are the father of my children! ¡®I can¡¯t live without you! The children can¡¯t live without you! ¡®Besides, you¡¯re so powerful that you can deal with any wretched monsters!¡¯ Every minute and every second seemed to drag on for hours. Mu Anhan did not know how much time had passed. When she heard the helicopter hovering in the air, she rushed out of the living room and ran into the yard. Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s helicopter was parked there. A tall and imposing figure walked out. The afternoon sun bathed him in a halo of golden light. He seemed more God than man. Only Gu Xiaozhan could carry himself that way. He was even more dazzling than the boundless celestial radiance! ¡°Hubby¡­¡± Mu Anhan ran toward him quickly. The tears of worry on her face had not dried yet, and she left little diamonds sparkling behind her as she sprinted. However, when she saw that he had returned safely, she was so happy and felt like she could sprout wings and fly. Gu Xiaozhan felt her slender body crash into his arms. After she called him, he had wanted to drive the car back, but the roads in the capital were always terribly congested. Because she said she missed him, he decided to take the helicopter instead. Unexpectedly, he discovered the conspiracy to assassinate him! The other citizens¡¯ vehicles aside, the Sanwan bridge only blew up when his bulletproof car passed. A bomb had set off, and the bridge fell apart like butter. Several helpless cars tumbled into the unforgiving sea below, and some crashed into each other. The scene was sombrely tragic. Gu Xiaozhan, who always maintained his calm, blew his top when he heard the news! As he watched Mu Anhan bounding toward him, he could not help having doubts. Since she returned from the plane crash, she¡¯d changed a lot. She kept trying to get closer by flirting with him. Was she trying to get close enough to paint a target on his back? At this thought, Gu Xiaozhan clasped her waist tightly with one hand and held her firmly against the helicopter. His cold eyes locked onto hers. Mu Anhan did not expect him to push her against the helicoper as soon as he returned. It seemed that her husband was really passionate! ¡°Mu Anhan, why did you call me?¡± Before she could say a word, he spoke first in that despicable frosty tone. Mu Anhan dared not tell him that she knew about his ambush due to her reincarnation and thus had little knowledge from her past life. ¡°Hubby, I¡¯m your wife. Am I not meant to call you when you¡¯re out?¡± She said softly, delicately. The words made sense. But Gu Xiaozhan did not believe her. ¡°Do you want to know the price of lying to me?¡± Chapter 22 Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s expression was cold and unwavering, proud like an almighty king. In front ofMu Anhan was a beastly man who pressed against the helicopter wall. He trapped her in with no way out. Of course, she had no desire to leave. All she had to do was take a step forward. Not only did she have to walk into Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s arms, but also his heart. ¡°Hubby, I¡¯m telling the truth. What can I do to make you believe that I miss you?¡± As she spoke, her eyes filled with tenderness. ¡°I¡¯m sure you¡¯ll come up with something.¡± Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s thin lips curled threateningly. Mu Anhan thought, ¡®Why don¡¯t you look into my heart and see?¡¯ Of course, she dared not actually speak the words. ¡°The law clearly states that the one who advocates something must provide the evidence to reason,¡± Gu Xiaozhan added. ¡°Home is a place of love, not the law!¡± It was the first time Mu Anhan criticized him for saying something wrong after her rebirth. Gu Xiaozhan watched her regain her defiance like a lioness. That¡¯s right, gentleness and obedience were all pretenses. Her true colors were unruly, arrogant, and unbridled. When Mu Anhan saw the catch in his eyes, she realized her words had been too impulsive! Why did she talk back at him? After her reincarnation, she had sworn to dote on this overbearing and stubborn man! She reached out and wrapped her arms around his neck. Her moist red lips landed on his sexy ones. Her lips were like soft, bouncy jelly, fragrant and charming. Gu Xiaozhan never expected her to initiate a kiss with him. He couldn¡¯t help tightening his grip on her waist to pull her closer. Despite the romantic atmosphere, her kiss was very awkward. He was the first and only man she had been with in many ways. Mu Anhan had lived for two lifetimes, but they had only been intimate twice. ¡°I miss you. I want to kiss you. Here is your evidence!¡± Mu Anhan boldly announced after she stopped. Gu Xiaozhan fell silent like the calm before the storm. His cold eyes were as bottomless as an ancient well, without a hint of emotion. Mu Anhan could not decipher his thoughts, but she had already kissed him. What was he going to do now? The atmosphere grew tense. Was he so paranoid to think she was conspiring with other men to kill him, and he wanted to lock her up? Mu Anhan¡¯s breathing quickened at the thought. She didn¡¯t want her second chance to go to waste just like that, with their relationship still needing mending and full of misunderstandings. ¡°Mr. Gu, the presidential house called.¡± Fortunately, Zhu Chen ran over, interrupting their moment. Gu Xiaozhan released his grip on her and turned away coldly, striding off. Mu Anhan¡¯s eyes followed his back. Even his silhouette was tall, authoritative, and charming. She was so glad that he came back safe and sound. ¡°I¡¯m not taking the call.¡± Gu Xiaozhan suspected that this matter had something to do with the presidential house. Almost no one knew his travel schedule. Besides the few people closest to him, only the presidential house knew. Furthermore, as he gained more power, money, and troops, the presidential house gradually feared him more. ¡°Understood!¡± Zhu Chen immediately replied. Just as he was about to leave, Gu Xiaozhan called him back, asking, ¡°What was she doing at home today?¡± ¡°Madam went to the dungeon to visit Miss Pei,¡± Zhu Chen said honestly. When Gu Xiaozhan did not respond, Zhu Chen continued, ¡°Mr. Gu, the surveillance video shows that Miss Pei¡¯s dress indeed got dirty because she tried to snatch Madam¡¯s juice away.¡± Gu Xiaozhan rubbed the space between his eyebrows to soothe a forming headache. In the past, if any woman coveted him, they would target Mu Anhan as the butt of their pranks. She would be submissive and surrender to it to humiliate Gu Xiaozhan. She did not care either way. It was really different now. She would fight back! Then, was it true when she said she missed him? ¡°And is there any progress on the G&M perfume designer?¡± Gu Xiaozhan asked. ¡°I¡¯m sorry, Mr. Gu. I don¡¯t have any leads yet.¡± Zhu Chen lowered his head. ¡°Bring Shaochen to me!¡± Gu Xiaozhan waved his hand, dismissing him. Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s expression was cold and unwavering, proud like an almighty king. In front ofMu Anhan was a beastly man who pressed against the helicopter wall. He trapped her in with no way out. Of course, she had no desire to leave. All she had to do was take a step forward. Not only did she have to walk into Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s arms, but also his heart. ¡°Hubby, I¡¯m telling the truth. What can I do to make you believe that I miss you?¡± As she spoke, her eyes filled with tenderness. ¡°I¡¯m sure you¡¯ll come up with something.¡± Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s thin lips curled threateningly. Mu Anhan thought, ¡®Why don¡¯t you look into my heart and see?¡¯ Of course, she dared not actually speak the words. ¡°The law clearly states that the one who advocates something must provide the evidence to reason,¡± Gu Xiaozhan added. ¡°Home is a place of love, not the law!¡± It was the first time Mu Anhan criticized him for saying something wrong after her rebirth. Gu Xiaozhan watched her regain her defiance like a lioness. That¡¯s right, gentleness and obedience were all pretenses. Her true colors were unruly, arrogant, and unbridled. When Mu Anhan saw the catch in his eyes, she realized her words had been too impulsive! Why did she talk back at him? After her reincarnation, she had sworn to dote on this overbearing and stubborn man! She reached out and wrapped her arms around his neck. Her moist red lips landed on his sexy ones. Her lips were like soft, bouncy jelly, fragrant and charming. Gu Xiaozhan never expected her to initiate a kiss with him. He couldn¡¯t help tightening his grip on her waist to pull her closer. Despite the romantic atmosphere, her kiss was very awkward. He was the first and only man she had been with in many ways. Mu Anhan had lived for two lifetimes, but they had only been intimate twice. ¡°I miss you. I want to kiss you. Here is your evidence!¡± Mu Anhan boldly announced after she stopped. Gu Xiaozhan fell silent like the calm before the storm. His cold eyes were as bottomless as an ancient well, without a hint of emotion. Mu Anhan could not decipher his thoughts, but she had already kissed him. What was he going to do now? The atmosphere grew tense. Was he so paranoid to think she was conspiring with other men to kill him, and he wanted to lock her up? Mu Anhan¡¯s breathing quickened at the thought. She didn¡¯t want her second chance to go to waste just like that, with their relationship still needing mending and full of misunderstandings. ¡°Mr. Gu, the presidential house called.¡± Fortunately, Zhu Chen ran over, interrupting their moment. Gu Xiaozhan released his grip on her and turned away coldly, striding off. Mu Anhan¡¯s eyes followed his back. Even his silhouette was tall, authoritative, and charming. She was so glad that he came back safe and sound. ¡°I¡¯m not taking the call.¡± Gu Xiaozhan suspected that this matter had something to do with the presidential house. Almost no one knew his travel schedule. Besides the few people closest to him, only the presidential house knew. Furthermore, as he gained more power, money, and troops, the presidential house gradually feared him more. ¡°Understood!¡± Zhu Chen immediately replied. Just as he was about to leave, Gu Xiaozhan called him back, asking, ¡°What was she doing at home today?¡± ¡°Madam went to the dungeon to visit Miss Pei,¡± Zhu Chen said honestly. When Gu Xiaozhan did not respond, Zhu Chen continued, ¡°Mr. Gu, the surveillance video shows that Miss Pei¡¯s dress indeed got dirty because she tried to snatch Madam¡¯s juice away.¡± Gu Xiaozhan rubbed the space between his eyebrows to soothe a forming headache. In the past, if any woman coveted him, they would target Mu Anhan as the butt of their pranks. She would be submissive and surrender to it to humiliate Gu Xiaozhan. She did not care either way. It was really different now. She would fight back! Then, was it true when she said she missed him? ¡°And is there any progress on the G&M perfume designer?¡± Gu Xiaozhan asked. ¡°I¡¯m sorry, Mr. Gu. I don¡¯t have any leads yet.¡± Zhu Chen lowered his head. ¡°Bring Shaochen to me!¡± Gu Xiaozhan waved his hand, dismissing him. Chapter 23 Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation In the living room. Mu Anhan sat on the spacious sofa, watching the news reports on the TV. Mu Anhan¡¯s tears flowed. One of the victims of the tragedy was a three-year-old child who was the same size as her twins. What a shameful, unfortunate disaster! She couldn¡¯t watch the news anymore and quickly grabbed the remote control to switch it off. As she lifted a tissue to dab at her tears, she caught sight of a quiet figure at the door in her peripherals. She didn¡¯t know when this shadow had come in or how long it had been watching her. She turned her head over in surprise. ¡°Third brother¡­¡± Mu Anhan gasped; her throat, already thick with tears, swelled up again. The glow of the setting sun shone on the man at the door. He was skinny and had delicate facial features. His skin was sickly pale, and his eyes were deep but lively like an ancient well, shrouded in mystery. However, such a bewitching man was sitting in a wheelchair! She¡¯d heard rumors that this man had failed to catch her when she¡¯d tried to escape, and Gu Xiaozhan broke his legs in retaliation. Mu Anhan had also believed the rumors back then and hated Gu Xiaozhan to the core. But the truth was that Zhou Jingyi spread those false rumors to drive a wedge between Gu Xiaozhan and her. Mu Anhan did not know the truth about her previous life and had blamed everything on Gu Xiaozhan. As a result, her third brother and Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s initially close friendship gradually drifted apart and was never the same. Now that she thought about it, her third brother loved her so much, Gu Xiaozhan could never bear to hurt him. Mu Anhan covered her mouth with her hands. This was the first time she laid eyes on her brother since her reincarnation. Her hands pressed hard against her mouth, trying to physically stifle the sobs. After wiping her tears, she rushed over and squatted before him. She looked up at him and acted cutesy like a pampered child. ¡°Third brother¡­¡± A complicated mix of emotions swirled in Mu Shaochen¡¯s eyes. Sadness and loneliness warred for attention, but love came from the back and won the front seat. He raised his hand and gently ruffled her hair. ¡°Mr. Gu is waiting for me!¡± ¡°I¡¯ll push your chair there, okay?¡± Mu Anhan immediately stood up and stared at him, wanting to somehow atone for her past mistakes. ¡°Alright,¡± Mu Shaochen nodded, allowing it. Perhaps because they were blood-related, he could tell that Mu Anhan was different from before. But¡­was her relationship with Gu Xiaozhan still in tatters? Mu Anhan pushed the wheelchair to the elevator. She knew her third brother was one of Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s most trusted confidants. Her third brother was the most computer and tech-savvy person with a knack for hacking in Country A. Oh no, was her third brother brought here to investigate the G&M designer matter? Gu Xiaozhan had fallen prey to the G&M designer¡¯s aphrodisiac. He was angry and looking to even the score and had people investigating the matter left and right, to the extent of wanting to abduct the designer! He wanted to exact revenge by cutting the designer into eight pieces. It was beyond her wildest imagination that Pei Bei would be the buyer of the aphrodisiac she¡¯d designed and that it would end up back in her house, used on Gu Xiaozhan. What an unexpectedly convoluted outcome! Mu Anhan¡¯s delicate little face scowled like a bitter gourd, and Mu Shaochen peered at her. ¡°Little sister, what¡¯s troubling you?¡± ¡°Nothing!¡± Mu Anhan immediately denied it. Mu Anhan was a terrible liar, not to mention she was lying to her biological older brother, who had grown up with her and knew her well. Mu Shaochen decided not to call her out but said earnestly, ¡°Mr. Gu is the person who loves you the most in this world. Please open your eyes! If you continue to be so stubborn¡­¡± Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation In the living room. Mu Anhan sat on the spacious sofa, watching the news reports on the TV. Mu Anhan¡¯s tears flowed. One of the victims of the tragedy was a three-year-old child who was the same size as her twins. What a shameful, unfortunate disaster! She couldn¡¯t watch the news anymore and quickly grabbed the remote control to switch it off. As she lifted a tissue to dab at her tears, she caught sight of a quiet figure at the door in her peripherals. She didn¡¯t know when this shadow had come in or how long it had been watching her. She turned her head over in surprise. ¡°Third brother¡­¡± Mu Anhan gasped; her throat, already thick with tears, swelled up again. The glow of the setting sun shone on the man at the door. He was skinny and had delicate facial features. His skin was sickly pale, and his eyes were deep but lively like an ancient well, shrouded in mystery. However, such a bewitching man was sitting in a wheelchair! She¡¯d heard rumors that this man had failed to catch her when she¡¯d tried to escape, and Gu Xiaozhan broke his legs in retaliation. Mu Anhan had also believed the rumors back then and hated Gu Xiaozhan to the core. But the truth was that Zhou Jingyi spread those false rumors to drive a wedge between Gu Xiaozhan and her. Mu Anhan did not know the truth about her previous life and had blamed everything on Gu Xiaozhan. As a result, her third brother and Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s initially close friendship gradually drifted apart and was never the same. Now that she thought about it, her third brother loved her so much, Gu Xiaozhan could never bear to hurt him. Mu Anhan covered her mouth with her hands. This was the first time she laid eyes on her brother since her reincarnation. Her hands pressed hard against her mouth, trying to physically stifle the sobs. After wiping her tears, she rushed over and squatted before him. She looked up at him and acted cutesy like a pampered child. ¡°Third brother¡­¡± A complicated mix of emotions swirled in Mu Shaochen¡¯s eyes. Sadness and loneliness warred for attention, but love came from the back and won the front seat. He raised his hand and gently ruffled her hair. ¡°Mr. Gu is waiting for me!¡± ¡°I¡¯ll push your chair there, okay?¡± Mu Anhan immediately stood up and stared at him, wanting to somehow atone for her past mistakes. ¡°Alright,¡± Mu Shaochen nodded, allowing it. Perhaps because they were blood-related, he could tell that Mu Anhan was different from before. But¡­was her relationship with Gu Xiaozhan still in tatters? Mu Anhan pushed the wheelchair to the elevator. She knew her third brother was one of Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s most trusted confidants. Her third brother was the most computer and tech-savvy person with a knack for hacking in Country A. Oh no, was her third brother brought here to investigate the G&M designer matter? Gu Xiaozhan had fallen prey to the G&M designer¡¯s aphrodisiac. He was angry and looking to even the score and had people investigating the matter left and right, to the extent of wanting to abduct the designer! He wanted to exact revenge by cutting the designer into eight pieces. It was beyond her wildest imagination that Pei Bei would be the buyer of the aphrodisiac she¡¯d designed and that it would end up back in her house, used on Gu Xiaozhan. What an unexpectedly convoluted outcome! Mu Anhan¡¯s delicate little face scowled like a bitter gourd, and Mu Shaochen peered at her. ¡°Little sister, what¡¯s troubling you?¡± ¡°Nothing!¡± Mu Anhan immediately denied it. Mu Anhan was a terrible liar, not to mention she was lying to her biological older brother, who had grown up with her and knew her well. Mu Shaochen decided not to call her out but said earnestly, ¡°Mr. Gu is the person who loves you the most in this world. Please open your eyes! If you continue to be so stubborn¡­¡± Chapter 24 Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Mu Shaochen hardened his heart and warned her, ¡°If you continue to be so stubborn, don¡¯t blame me if I stop giving you attention.¡± In truth, Mu Shaochen was only making empty threats. He didn¡¯t have the heart to ignore her for any length of time. Mu Anhan smiled knowingly. ¡°No worries, brother. I wish to get along well with Gu Xiaozhan. If he says to go east, I will never go west. If he says to stand, I will never sit. I know now that he¡¯s the person who loves me the most in this world and vice versa!¡± Mu Shaochen stared at the bright smile on her face. It was as breathtaking as the dazzling spring sunlight reflecting against soft, blooming flower petals. The elevator doors opened, and Mu Anhan pushed him toward the study. He knocked on the door and opened it. ¡°Mr. Gu, I¡¯m here!¡± Mu Shaochen¡¯s voice rang clearly, his eloquence flowing like fresh spring water. Gu Xiaozhan stood brooding before the French windows with his back to the door, exuding particularly lonely vibes. It was lonely at the top. Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s supreme power and countless wealth meant nothing when the person he desired most was not by his side. Instead, that person chose to be a walking contradiction. He suddenly sensed the presence of another. He turned around to see Mu Anhan pushing her brother¡¯s wheelchair into the room. He was stunned. Three months ago, Mu Anhan had lost her mind, screaming at and berating him, accusing him of breaking Mu Shaochen¡¯s legs. She ripped into him for being a brutal and unkind ruler, called him a tyrant who played all sides, and even mocked him for being a lonely and sad dictator. Gu Xiaozhan did not clarify that Mu Shaochen had been worried about her dalliance with Zhou Jingyi, so he chased after her. As a result of his hastiness, he had been reckless and broke his legs in a car accident. ¡°Hubby, you and my brother chat first. I¡¯ll go get coffee for you.¡± Mu Anhan stared into his clear, fascinating eyes. After speaking, she smiled and walked out. Gu Xiaozhan watched her retreating back thoughtfully and heard Mu Shaochen say, ¡°Mr. Gu, have you noticed the difference in my little sister?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Gu Xiaozhan nodded. Mu Shaochen smiled slightly. ¡°My little sister has been kind, cute, and smart since her youth. Her inexperience and naivete caused her to lose her way when she got tangled up with bad characters. That¡¯s why she did bad things. Once she comes to her senses, she¡¯ll become a better person.¡± Gu Xiaozhan did not respond to that. ¡°I want you to look into the designer of G&M!¡± He said after a moment of stewing in silence. ¡°Find out who it is.¡± ¡°The so-called perfume queen who recently rose to fame?¡± Mu Shaochen frowned a little. ¡°Mr. Gu, may I know why you¡¯re investigating her?¡± ¡°No, you can¡¯t!¡± Gu Xiaozhan shot him down instantly, unwilling to let anyone know he had been in the industry for a long time; he was used to weathering storms but could not stand against the aphrodisiac designed by the perfume queen! Mu Shaochen knew he had a stoic personality, so he didn¡¯t ask any more questions and respectfully obliged. ¡°Alright, Mr. Gu¡­ Today¡¯s incident at Sanwan bridge undoubtedly targeted you. Pei Wei is no longer holding back and has begun his attacks! You must be extra wary when you go out in the future!¡± ¡°He has been abusing his authority as heir to the country¡¯s power for too long. It¡¯s time to change that!¡± Gu Xiaozhan pursed his thin lips, and a dangerous glint flashed across his cold eyes. When Mu Anhan came in with two cups of coffee, she overheard his declaration to get back at Pei Wei. She was in favor of it. Pei Wei did not care about the lives on the bridge and destroyed it for his own selfish reasons. How could such a person be worthy of succeeding the president? She had no faith in his ability to bring peace and prosperity to their people. She gave Gu Xiaozhan a big thumbs up in her heart! She handed the coffee to Gu Xiaozhan first. ¡°Hubby, this is for you¡­¡± Gu Xiaozhan took the coffee from her, feeling like he was in an alternate universe. It was the first time she had served him coffee! ¡°Third brother, I put three sugar cubes in your coffee, just the way you like it.¡± Mu Anhan handed a cup to him. Ever since Mu Shaochen drank coffee for the first time, he insisted on having three sugar cubes in his coffee. Mu Anhan had always remembered, even if it was a small matter. ¡°Thank you, little sister.¡± Mu Shaochen accepted it, but before he could drink, Gu Xiaozhan boomed in his cold, deep voice, ¡°Mu Shaochen, get to work!¡± Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Mu Shaochen hardened his heart and warned her, ¡°If you continue to be so stubborn, don¡¯t blame me if I stop giving you attention.¡± In truth, Mu Shaochen was only making empty threats. He didn¡¯t have the heart to ignore her for any length of time. Mu Anhan smiled knowingly. ¡°No worries, brother. I wish to get along well with Gu Xiaozhan. If he says to go east, I will never go west. If he says to stand, I will never sit. I know now that he¡¯s the person who loves me the most in this world and vice versa!¡± Mu Shaochen stared at the bright smile on her face. It was as breathtaking as the dazzling spring sunlight reflecting against soft, blooming flower petals. The elevator doors opened, and Mu Anhan pushed him toward the study. He knocked on the door and opened it. ¡°Mr. Gu, I¡¯m here!¡± Mu Shaochen¡¯s voice rang clearly, his eloquence flowing like fresh spring water. Gu Xiaozhan stood brooding before the French windows with his back to the door, exuding particularly lonely vibes. It was lonely at the top. Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s supreme power and countless wealth meant nothing when the person he desired most was not by his side. Instead, that person chose to be a walking contradiction. He suddenly sensed the presence of another. He turned around to see Mu Anhan pushing her brother¡¯s wheelchair into the room. He was stunned. Three months ago, Mu Anhan had lost her mind, screaming at and berating him, accusing him of breaking Mu Shaochen¡¯s legs. She ripped into him for being a brutal and unkind ruler, called him a tyrant who played all sides, and even mocked him for being a lonely and sad dictator. Gu Xiaozhan did not clarify that Mu Shaochen had been worried about her dalliance with Zhou Jingyi, so he chased after her. As a result of his hastiness, he had been reckless and broke his legs in a car accident. ¡°Hubby, you and my brother chat first. I¡¯ll go get coffee for you.¡± Mu Anhan stared into his clear, fascinating eyes. After speaking, she smiled and walked out. Gu Xiaozhan watched her retreating back thoughtfully and heard Mu Shaochen say, ¡°Mr. Gu, have you noticed the difference in my little sister?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Gu Xiaozhan nodded. Mu Shaochen smiled slightly. ¡°My little sister has been kind, cute, and smart since her youth. Her inexperience and naivete caused her to lose her way when she got tangled up with bad characters. That¡¯s why she did bad things. Once she comes to her senses, she¡¯ll become a better person.¡± Gu Xiaozhan did not respond to that. ¡°I want you to look into the designer of G&M!¡± He said after a moment of stewing in silence. ¡°Find out who it is.¡± ¡°The so-called perfume queen who recently rose to fame?¡± Mu Shaochen frowned a little. ¡°Mr. Gu, may I know why you¡¯re investigating her?¡± ¡°No, you can¡¯t!¡± Gu Xiaozhan shot him down instantly, unwilling to let anyone know he had been in the industry for a long time; he was used to weathering storms but could not stand against the aphrodisiac designed by the perfume queen! Mu Shaochen knew he had a stoic personality, so he didn¡¯t ask any more questions and respectfully obliged. ¡°Alright, Mr. Gu¡­ Today¡¯s incident at Sanwan bridge undoubtedly targeted you. Pei Wei is no longer holding back and has begun his attacks! You must be extra wary when you go out in the future!¡± ¡°He has been abusing his authority as heir to the country¡¯s power for too long. It¡¯s time to change that!¡± Gu Xiaozhan pursed his thin lips, and a dangerous glint flashed across his cold eyes. When Mu Anhan came in with two cups of coffee, she overheard his declaration to get back at Pei Wei. She was in favor of it. Pei Wei did not care about the lives on the bridge and destroyed it for his own selfish reasons. How could such a person be worthy of succeeding the president? She had no faith in his ability to bring peace and prosperity to their people. She gave Gu Xiaozhan a big thumbs up in her heart! She handed the coffee to Gu Xiaozhan first. ¡°Hubby, this is for you¡­¡± Gu Xiaozhan took the coffee from her, feeling like he was in an alternate universe. It was the first time she had served him coffee! ¡°Third brother, I put three sugar cubes in your coffee, just the way you like it.¡± Mu Anhan handed a cup to him. Ever since Mu Shaochen drank coffee for the first time, he insisted on having three sugar cubes in his coffee. Mu Anhan had always remembered, even if it was a small matter. ¡°Thank you, little sister.¡± Mu Shaochen accepted it, but before he could drink, Gu Xiaozhan boomed in his cold, deep voice, ¡°Mu Shaochen, get to work!¡± Chapter 25 Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Although Mu Shaochen was the third brother-in-law of the powerful Gu Xiaozhan, he was also Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s loyal subordinate. At work, as long as his employees didn¡¯t make any mistakes, Gu Xiaozhan would never be cruel to them. Yet, Mu Shaochen had just accepted the job and had not even begun his investigation. Why was Gu Xiaozhan so fierce in his dismissal? Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s bark startled Mu Anhan. Did her third brother do something wrong? In the past, she would have blindly defended her third brother and hastily dealt with Gu Xiaozhan in the form of severe reprimands and would have told him off to high heaven. But today, she did not. Mu Shaochen understood why Gu Xiaozhan suddenly lost his temper. He gently put down his coffee cup and respectfully said, ¡°Right away, Mr. Gu. I¡¯ll get it done now.¡± He pushed the switch that moved his electronic wheelchair and left quickly without a word to the confused Mu Anhan. The study door closed, and the aroma of coffee filled the air. Although Mu Anhan did not understand why Gu Xiaozhan suddenly behaved like this, she still chose to believe in him. She knew this man loved her so much that he often went crazy, so it probably had something to do with her. ¡°Hubby¡­¡± Her soft voice tinkled, breaking the cold silence in the study. Gu Xiaozhan picked up his coffee cup. Even that simple, silent motion exuded grace and nobility. ¡°Your coffee is original; I didn¡¯t add sugar.¡± Mu Anhan said to appease him. She had checked with Butler Zhu Chen earlier to find out his preference and learned that he always drank black coffee. Although it was bitter, Gu Xiaozhan liked it! Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s tempestuous face calmed when she showed knowledge of his preferences. But he could not simply let it go and said, ¡°You¡¯re not allowed to brew coffee for anyone else in the future.¡± Mu Anhan finally understood. Was he possessive of her to that extent? Could she not even brew a cup of coffee for her blood-related brother? ¡°But he¡¯s my third brother,¡± Mu Anhan tried to clarify, ¡°my biological older brother.¡± Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s sharp eyes cut to her. ¡°Not even for my own son!¡± Somewhere in Tianqin villa, Gu Yao sneezed. Someone must be talking bad things about him behind his back! ¡°Alright!¡± Mu Anhan agreed. His insane possessiveness prompted him to take all measures to ensure that she belonged to him and only him in all aspects. What a paranoid man! Mu Anhan found it endearing and decided to spoil him. She thought that the more she pampered him and catered to him, he would love her even more! She picked up the untouched cup of coffee meant for Mu Shaochen and was about to take a sip, but the man interjected in a deep, husky voice, ¡°You can¡¯t drink that!¡± Mu Anhan¡¯s hand trembled in surprise, almost spilling the coffee. Gu Xiaozhan held his cup to her lips. ¡°You can only drink from mine.¡± Mu Anhan frowned slightly. It was so bitter. How could she drink it? ¡°Hubby, it¡¯s very bitter,¡± she protested in a small voice. ¡°Didn¡¯t you always drink your coffee black?¡± Gu Xiaozhan furrowed his sharp, sword-like eyebrows. Mu Anhan looked at him with a wide gaze. Yes, in her previous life, she did like black coffee, but later on, she changed her tastes to defy Gu Xiaozhan. Because he enjoyed black coffee, she insisted on adding sugar, despising any similarities between them. Zhou Jingyi also influenced her change. He had said that she was coffee and he was sugar and that they were a perfect match when they melted together. Zhou Jingyi had such a silver tongue that Mu Anhan figured he must have been a poet in his past life who drowned in the honey that he spewed somehow. Mu Anhan accepted the coffee cup and took a small sip. Her eyes sparkled when she looked at him. ¡°Hubby, will you not drink?¡± Gu Xiaozhan noticed a drop of coffee on the corner of her lips. Her pink tongue parted her soft lips and licked it away gently. Although it was a subconscious reflex, the action made Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s blood boil. ¡°Give it to me.¡± He needed the bitter coffee to suppress the fire threatening to overtake his body. Mu Anhan handed it over obediently. She could not resist muttering as she was about to leave the study. ¡°This man has just tasted flesh but still gets jealous¡­¡± Before she could reach the door, a pair of rough hands gripped her slender waist and yanked her back. Gu Xiaozhan forcefully held her against the desk. Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Although Mu Shaochen was the third brother-in-law of the powerful Gu Xiaozhan, he was also Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s loyal subordinate. At work, as long as his employees didn¡¯t make any mistakes, Gu Xiaozhan would never be cruel to them. Yet, Mu Shaochen had just accepted the job and had not even begun his investigation. Why was Gu Xiaozhan so fierce in his dismissal? Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s bark startled Mu Anhan. Did her third brother do something wrong? In the past, she would have blindly defended her third brother and hastily dealt with Gu Xiaozhan in the form of severe reprimands and would have told him off to high heaven. But today, she did not. Mu Shaochen understood why Gu Xiaozhan suddenly lost his temper. He gently put down his coffee cup and respectfully said, ¡°Right away, Mr. Gu. I¡¯ll get it done now.¡± He pushed the switch that moved his electronic wheelchair and left quickly without a word to the confused Mu Anhan. The study door closed, and the aroma of coffee filled the air. Although Mu Anhan did not understand why Gu Xiaozhan suddenly behaved like this, she still chose to believe in him. She knew this man loved her so much that he often went crazy, so it probably had something to do with her. ¡°Hubby¡­¡± Her soft voice tinkled, breaking the cold silence in the study. Gu Xiaozhan picked up his coffee cup. Even that simple, silent motion exuded grace and nobility. ¡°Your coffee is original; I didn¡¯t add sugar.¡± Mu Anhan said to appease him. She had checked with Butler Zhu Chen earlier to find out his preference and learned that he always drank black coffee. Although it was bitter, Gu Xiaozhan liked it! Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s tempestuous face calmed when she showed knowledge of his preferences. But he could not simply let it go and said, ¡°You¡¯re not allowed to brew coffee for anyone else in the future.¡± Mu Anhan finally understood. Was he possessive of her to that extent? Could she not even brew a cup of coffee for her blood-related brother? ¡°But he¡¯s my third brother,¡± Mu Anhan tried to clarify, ¡°my biological older brother.¡± Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s sharp eyes cut to her. ¡°Not even for my own son!¡± Somewhere in Tianqin villa, Gu Yao sneezed. Someone must be talking bad things about him behind his back! ¡°Alright!¡± Mu Anhan agreed. His insane possessiveness prompted him to take all measures to ensure that she belonged to him and only him in all aspects. What a paranoid man! Mu Anhan found it endearing and decided to spoil him. She thought that the more she pampered him and catered to him, he would love her even more! She picked up the untouched cup of coffee meant for Mu Shaochen and was about to take a sip, but the man interjected in a deep, husky voice, ¡°You can¡¯t drink that!¡± Mu Anhan¡¯s hand trembled in surprise, almost spilling the coffee. Gu Xiaozhan held his cup to her lips. ¡°You can only drink from mine.¡± Mu Anhan frowned slightly. It was so bitter. How could she drink it? ¡°Hubby, it¡¯s very bitter,¡± she protested in a small voice. ¡°Didn¡¯t you always drink your coffee black?¡± Gu Xiaozhan furrowed his sharp, sword-like eyebrows. Mu Anhan looked at him with a wide gaze. Yes, in her previous life, she did like black coffee, but later on, she changed her tastes to defy Gu Xiaozhan. Because he enjoyed black coffee, she insisted on adding sugar, despising any similarities between them. Zhou Jingyi also influenced her change. He had said that she was coffee and he was sugar and that they were a perfect match when they melted together. Zhou Jingyi had such a silver tongue that Mu Anhan figured he must have been a poet in his past life who drowned in the honey that he spewed somehow. Mu Anhan accepted the coffee cup and took a small sip. Her eyes sparkled when she looked at him. ¡°Hubby, will you not drink?¡± Gu Xiaozhan noticed a drop of coffee on the corner of her lips. Her pink tongue parted her soft lips and licked it away gently. Although it was a subconscious reflex, the action made Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s blood boil. ¡°Give it to me.¡± He needed the bitter coffee to suppress the fire threatening to overtake his body. Mu Anhan handed it over obediently. She could not resist muttering as she was about to leave the study. ¡°This man has just tasted flesh but still gets jealous¡­¡± Before she could reach the door, a pair of rough hands gripped her slender waist and yanked her back. Gu Xiaozhan forcefully held her against the desk. Chapter 26 Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Gu Xiaozhan whisked her away so abruptly and powerfully that her head spun; she wasn¡¯t used to this wild side of him. When he noticed the coffee he held was about to spill on her, Gu Xiaozhan waved his hand, and the white cup landed smoothly on his desk without displacing a single drop. It was fascinating to bear witness to Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s skillful martial arts. Mu Anhan shifted her body and settled, facing a high and mighty Gu Xiaozhan. ¡°What did you just say?¡± His eyes challenged arrogantly. ¡°I said that my husband is a gourmet.¡± Although Mu Anhan¡¯s heart pounded unsettlingly from their proximity, she kept her wits and shot back without missing a beat. She wasn¡¯t wrong. Her husband had just devoured her last night. If he wasn¡¯t a gourmet, then what was he? He chased her third brother away for receiving a cup of coffee from her. If that wasn¡¯t jealousy, then what was it? He tasted her flesh and now got jealous. If he wasn¡¯t a gourmet, then what was he? Gu Xiaozhan was a smart man. He discerned the meaning in her teasing voice easily. He could not resist lowering his head and kissing her hard on the lips. Mu Anhan was caught off guard by his sudden action. Her head buzzed like fireworks booming in the air, colorful and gorgeous. Whether it was this life or her last, she and Gu Xiaozhan had never been so intimate when they were both sober. Kissing was the most simple intimate act between husband and wife, but they had never taken this step. Gu Xiaozhan noticed her floating in her head on some faraway cloud and bit her lower lip fiercely, the pain making her snap back to reality. Her heart beat so fast that it felt like it was about to punch through her chest. Her thick, fan-like eyelashes fluttered with nerves. Despite that, she responded to him eagerly, without hesitation. She was very shy but determined to seize the moment. It was the first time Gu Xiaozhan had gotten so close to her when they were both sober. He, who had always prided himself on his unbreakable self-control, felt like his brain had short-circuited and his body no longer obeyed him. Her lips were soft and tender, a feather that had landed on the surface of the lake of his heart, creating ripples. He could no longer be satisfied with soft pecks¡­ Mu Anhan swooned. She never knew that intimacy could make it hard for one to breathe. When Gu Xiaozhan released her, she leaned back against the desk softly. She looked fresh and pure, like a new bud at the start of spring, waiting to bloom in his heart. She glanced at him and saw a devastating flame burning in his dark eyes. ¡°Honey¡­¡± Her hoarse voice reminded him of his violent fervor last night. ¡°Since you call me a gourmet, how can I not taste the coffee?¡± Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s eyes filled with warmth. Mu Anhan blinked, then her eyes widened and flicked to his cup of coffee. Could he not taste it from that cup? Why did he have to taste the coffee from her lips? She decided not to pursue the question. Instead, she smiled, and her delicate little face dazzled. ¡°Hubby, did you taste it? Does it taste good?¡± After all, she wanted to be closer to him after her reincarnation. She was happy to be flirting with him again! Gu Xiaozhan took a step back, the shutters in his eyes came down, and he said without feeling, ¡°Get out!¡± Disappointment flashed in Mu Anhan¡¯s eyes. She thought that they would get along well after last night. Obviously, this man had no faith in her. His heart seemed surrounded by a thick wall of ice, and she could not break through it. ¡°Hubby, I¡¯ll leave you to your work.¡± She lowered her long eyelashes to hide the loneliness she felt and left gracefully, obediently. Once the door closed, Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s tightly wound body slowly relaxed. He had to force her to leave, or his next move would not be as simple as a kiss. Gu Xiaozhan quickly regained his composure and sat at his office desk, dealing with urgent business. Occasionally, when he took a sip of coffee, their first kiss would appear in his mind. Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Gu Xiaozhan whisked her away so abruptly and powerfully that her head spun; she wasn¡¯t used to this wild side of him. When he noticed the coffee he held was about to spill on her, Gu Xiaozhan waved his hand, and the white cup landed smoothly on his desk without displacing a single drop. It was fascinating to bear witness to Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s skillful martial arts. Mu Anhan shifted her body and settled, facing a high and mighty Gu Xiaozhan. ¡°What did you just say?¡± His eyes challenged arrogantly. ¡°I said that my husband is a gourmet.¡± Although Mu Anhan¡¯s heart pounded unsettlingly from their proximity, she kept her wits and shot back without missing a beat. She wasn¡¯t wrong. Her husband had just devoured her last night. If he wasn¡¯t a gourmet, then what was he? He chased her third brother away for receiving a cup of coffee from her. If that wasn¡¯t jealousy, then what was it? He tasted her flesh and now got jealous. If he wasn¡¯t a gourmet, then what was he? Gu Xiaozhan was a smart man. He discerned the meaning in her teasing voice easily. He could not resist lowering his head and kissing her hard on the lips. Mu Anhan was caught off guard by his sudden action. Her head buzzed like fireworks booming in the air, colorful and gorgeous. Whether it was this life or her last, she and Gu Xiaozhan had never been so intimate when they were both sober. Kissing was the most simple intimate act between husband and wife, but they had never taken this step. Gu Xiaozhan noticed her floating in her head on some faraway cloud and bit her lower lip fiercely, the pain making her snap back to reality. Her heart beat so fast that it felt like it was about to punch through her chest. Her thick, fan-like eyelashes fluttered with nerves. Despite that, she responded to him eagerly, without hesitation. She was very shy but determined to seize the moment. It was the first time Gu Xiaozhan had gotten so close to her when they were both sober. He, who had always prided himself on his unbreakable self-control, felt like his brain had short-circuited and his body no longer obeyed him. Her lips were soft and tender, a feather that had landed on the surface of the lake of his heart, creating ripples. He could no longer be satisfied with soft pecks¡­ Mu Anhan swooned. She never knew that intimacy could make it hard for one to breathe. When Gu Xiaozhan released her, she leaned back against the desk softly. She looked fresh and pure, like a new bud at the start of spring, waiting to bloom in his heart. She glanced at him and saw a devastating flame burning in his dark eyes. ¡°Honey¡­¡± Her hoarse voice reminded him of his violent fervor last night. ¡°Since you call me a gourmet, how can I not taste the coffee?¡± Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s eyes filled with warmth. Mu Anhan blinked, then her eyes widened and flicked to his cup of coffee. Could he not taste it from that cup? Why did he have to taste the coffee from her lips? She decided not to pursue the question. Instead, she smiled, and her delicate little face dazzled. ¡°Hubby, did you taste it? Does it taste good?¡± After all, she wanted to be closer to him after her reincarnation. She was happy to be flirting with him again! Gu Xiaozhan took a step back, the shutters in his eyes came down, and he said without feeling, ¡°Get out!¡± Disappointment flashed in Mu Anhan¡¯s eyes. She thought that they would get along well after last night. Obviously, this man had no faith in her. His heart seemed surrounded by a thick wall of ice, and she could not break through it. ¡°Hubby, I¡¯ll leave you to your work.¡± She lowered her long eyelashes to hide the loneliness she felt and left gracefully, obediently. Once the door closed, Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s tightly wound body slowly relaxed. He had to force her to leave, or his next move would not be as simple as a kiss. Gu Xiaozhan quickly regained his composure and sat at his office desk, dealing with urgent business. Occasionally, when he took a sip of coffee, their first kiss would appear in his mind. Chapter 27 Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation In the bedroom. Mu Anhan laid in bed, reading today¡¯s news on her phone. After a while, she fell asleep. When she woke up, the sky gradually brightened, and the birds outside the window chirped. It was a new day, cheerful and promising. Mu Anhan stretched lazily and found the bed next to her empty. The other side had not been slept in. She sat up straight. Did Gu Xiaozhan not come back to sleep last night? Did he purposely not come back to his bedroom because she was in it? Or was he busy with work and stayed in the study all night? She quickly washed up, changed into a fresh set of clothes, and rushed to the study. The door to the study was left ajar. Mu Anhan gently pushed the door open and saw a thick stack of documents on Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s desk. He was asleep in his black, luxurious office chair. He had set the air conditioner to the lowest temperature, and Mu Anhan shivered as she entered. She saw that he wore only a black shirt with his tie loosened and casually hung on his neck. The first button on his neck was undone, revealing his sexy collarbones. In her previous life, she had never observed him so closely. Now that she had the chance to stare, she felt that Gu Xiaozhan was really the most handsome and charismatic man in the world! Although he was asleep, his posture was that of a leopard, sleek and ready to pounce. Wasn¡¯t he¡­tired? Mu Anhan took his suit jacket from the hanger and gently draped it over him. At that moment, his large hand shot up and grabbed her wrist. His strength was such that she could not wriggle free at all. Her small wrist was in danger of snapping! His suit jacket slipped to the ground. Although it barely produced a sound, Gu Xiaozhan, vigilant even in his sleep, awoke. ¡°Hubby, it¡¯s me¡­¡± Mu Anhan furrowed her brows in pain. Gu Xiaozhan opened his eyes and peered at the pretty girl before him. She wore a white T-shirt and navy blue jeans, her hair tied up in a bun, and a pair of sandals. She looked like a youthful college student. If she hadn¡¯t called him hubby, he would have thought he had turned back time to when he first met her in her youth. Gu Xiaozhan let go of her wrist. She was delicate, and her wrist turned red from the hard grasp. She wasn¡¯t his enemy; why did he use so much strength? ¡°Hubby, it hurts¡­¡± Mu Anhan took the opportunity to act coquettishly and put her small white hand in front of his eyes. Gu Xiaozhan just woke up, but his sharp eyes that could see into people¡¯s souls burned. ¡°Don¡¯t you know that you can¡¯t tease men in the morning?¡± Mu Anhan¡¯s face instantly turned bright red! He saw through her. She puffed up her cheeks in anger, like a cute little pufferfish, and retaliated, ¡°Don¡¯t you know that a woman¡¯s hand is very delicate?¡± ¡°What do you want?¡± Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s tone carried a sense of helplessness. She was acting like an unreasonable child, even more mischievous and clingy than Gu Yu. ¡°It won¡¯t hurt anymore if hubby blows on it!¡± Mu Anhan continued to act cutely. Gu Xiaozhan stared at her coldly. He didn¡¯t mind if she acted coquettishly if she truly loved him. However, he felt like she came to him with an ulterior motive. Mu Anhan waited for a long time, but he did not move. ¡°Tsk! If you don¡¯t want to, then just say so!¡± She pouted, and just as she was about to withdraw her hand, he grabbed it again. But this time, he didn¡¯t put any power behind the grip. Calluses from past fights covered his rough hands. They were a stark contrast to Mu Anhan¡¯s soft, snow-white skin. The warmth of the man¡¯s palm contradicted the coolness of her hand and gave rise to a strange feeling. That numbing, ticklish feeling like pins and needles made her tremble slightly. Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation In the bedroom. Mu Anhan laid in bed, reading today¡¯s news on her phone. After a while, she fell asleep. When she woke up, the sky gradually brightened, and the birds outside the window chirped. It was a new day, cheerful and promising. Mu Anhan stretched lazily and found the bed next to her empty. The other side had not been slept in. She sat up straight. Did Gu Xiaozhan not come back to sleep last night? Did he purposely not come back to his bedroom because she was in it? Or was he busy with work and stayed in the study all night? She quickly washed up, changed into a fresh set of clothes, and rushed to the study. The door to the study was left ajar. Mu Anhan gently pushed the door open and saw a thick stack of documents on Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s desk. He was asleep in his black, luxurious office chair. He had set the air conditioner to the lowest temperature, and Mu Anhan shivered as she entered. She saw that he wore only a black shirt with his tie loosened and casually hung on his neck. The first button on his neck was undone, revealing his sexy collarbones. In her previous life, she had never observed him so closely. Now that she had the chance to stare, she felt that Gu Xiaozhan was really the most handsome and charismatic man in the world! Although he was asleep, his posture was that of a leopard, sleek and ready to pounce. Wasn¡¯t he¡­tired? Mu Anhan took his suit jacket from the hanger and gently draped it over him. At that moment, his large hand shot up and grabbed her wrist. His strength was such that she could not wriggle free at all. Her small wrist was in danger of snapping! His suit jacket slipped to the ground. Although it barely produced a sound, Gu Xiaozhan, vigilant even in his sleep, awoke. ¡°Hubby, it¡¯s me¡­¡± Mu Anhan furrowed her brows in pain. Gu Xiaozhan opened his eyes and peered at the pretty girl before him. She wore a white T-shirt and navy blue jeans, her hair tied up in a bun, and a pair of sandals. She looked like a youthful college student. If she hadn¡¯t called him hubby, he would have thought he had turned back time to when he first met her in her youth. Gu Xiaozhan let go of her wrist. She was delicate, and her wrist turned red from the hard grasp. She wasn¡¯t his enemy; why did he use so much strength? ¡°Hubby, it hurts¡­¡± Mu Anhan took the opportunity to act coquettishly and put her small white hand in front of his eyes. Gu Xiaozhan just woke up, but his sharp eyes that could see into people¡¯s souls burned. ¡°Don¡¯t you know that you can¡¯t tease men in the morning?¡± Mu Anhan¡¯s face instantly turned bright red! He saw through her. She puffed up her cheeks in anger, like a cute little pufferfish, and retaliated, ¡°Don¡¯t you know that a woman¡¯s hand is very delicate?¡± ¡°What do you want?¡± Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s tone carried a sense of helplessness. She was acting like an unreasonable child, even more mischievous and clingy than Gu Yu. ¡°It won¡¯t hurt anymore if hubby blows on it!¡± Mu Anhan continued to act cutely. Gu Xiaozhan stared at her coldly. He didn¡¯t mind if she acted coquettishly if she truly loved him. However, he felt like she came to him with an ulterior motive. Mu Anhan waited for a long time, but he did not move. ¡°Tsk! If you don¡¯t want to, then just say so!¡± She pouted, and just as she was about to withdraw her hand, he grabbed it again. But this time, he didn¡¯t put any power behind the grip. Calluses from past fights covered his rough hands. They were a stark contrast to Mu Anhan¡¯s soft, snow-white skin. The warmth of the man¡¯s palm contradicted the coolness of her hand and gave rise to a strange feeling. That numbing, ticklish feeling like pins and needles made her tremble slightly. Chapter 28 Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Gu Xiaozhan was about to pull her hand to his lips when the phone on his table rang abruptly. He looked up and saw that Lie Huo was the one calling. He had asked Lie Huo to investigate the bomb incident on the Sanwan bridge yesterday. He relinquished Mu Anhan¡¯s hand to pick up the phone. ¡°Mr. Gu, we caught Jiang Fan at the gate. We¡¯re bringing him back now.¡± Lie Huo immediately reported. Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s eyes turned cold and flickered with murderous intent. ¡°Lock him up in the military prison. I¡¯ll be right over.¡± ¡°Understood, sir!¡± Lie Huo replied with respect. Gu Xiaozhan put down his phone. Mu Anhan was still hanging about, but he got up and strode out of his office. Mu Anhan followed him out. ¡°Hubby, at least have breakfast before you leave!¡± ¡°Get Zhu Chen to pack it up; I¡¯ll eat in the car,¡± Gu Xiaozhan said, then went into his bathroom to wash up and change. Mu Anhan ran downstairs to the kitchen. ¡°Zhu Chen, pack breakfast for Mr. Gu.¡± ¡°I will, Madam!¡± Zhu Chen bowed a little. Although he was surprised that Mu Anhan had woken up so early, he said nothing of it. In the past, Mu Anhan would party every night and sleep until the sun was at its zenith. Not to mention paying attention to Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s breakfast! Zhu Chen ordered a serving of crystal shrimp dumplings. ¡°Madam, should I send it over?¡± ¡°It¡¯s alright; I¡¯ll do it!¡± Mu Anhan ran out with it. Gu Xiaozhan felt fresh and energetic after washing up, his black hair still damp at the ends. He stepped into the morning light and strode over to the car. Every step he took was steadfast, graceful, and noble. He was the perfect package. ¡°Hubby, here you go.¡± Mu Anhan handed it over, proud that she was his wife. Gu Xiaozhan nodded, accepted it, and turned to the car. The chauffeur, Tao Kai, held the car door open respectfully. ¡°Mr. Gu, please get in!¡± Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s tall figure slipped into the car. Mu Anhan stood by the side to see him off. In the six years of their marriage in her previous life, she had never sent him off. Every time he left, despite his power and influence, he had never caught her eye. Out of sight, out of mind. Tao Kai started the car and slowly backed out of the driveway. Mu Anhan suddenly ran up and tapped the car window. Tao Kai was so surprised that he stomped on the brake. The car jerked to a stop. ¡°Mr. Gu, my apologies¡­¡± Gu Xiaozhan pressed the button that rolled down the car window. Mu Anhan¡¯s beautiful face came into view. She said anxiously, ¡°Hubby, you must take care!¡± After the explosion at Sanwan bridge yesterday, Mu Anhan was especially worried. Gu Xiaozhan sat upright in the back seat. ¡°Behave yourself today, and wait for me at home obediently.¡± ¡°Okay!¡± Mu Anhan obliged. When he drew the window back up, Tao Kai drove away, leaving Mu Anhan staring as it faded in the distance. So this was how it felt to be deeply worried! ¡­ The first military prison. Jiang Fan sat in the interrogation room, cuffs on his hands and shackles on his feet. He watched Gu Xiaozhan walk in arrogantly and could not resist sneering, ¡°You¡¯re lucky to be alive!¡± Gu Xiaozhan glared at him coldly, the atmosphere filling with dark, murderous miasma. ¡°Your death date, however, has been determined.¡± ¡°When I die, at least I can go down and accompany Little Xue.¡± Jiang Fan, despite his circumstance, beamed with satisfaction. When Jiang Fan uttered the name ¡°Little Xue,¡± Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s eyes flickered slightly, but the emotion disappeared too quickly to be seen. ¡°My only regret is that I failed to kill you and avenge Little Xue!¡± Jiang Fan stabbed a finger in his direction accusingly and howled in sorrow. His words shook with the trembling in his chest. ¡°You¡¯d better behave before Mr. Gu!¡± Lie Huo kicked him viciously like a dog. ¡°Gu Xiaozhan, I¡¯ll never let you off even if I die; I¡¯ll come back and haunt you!¡± Jiang Fan suffered terrible pain but still spat those words through gritted teeth. Gu Xiaozhan stepped on his head heavily, without mercy. ¡°Tang Xue tried to climb into my bed and used her life to threaten me. How dare you distort the truth? You who disregarded many lives and blew up the Sanwan bridge to satisfy your own selfish desires dare to point an accusing finger at me?¡± Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Gu Xiaozhan was about to pull her hand to his lips when the phone on his table rang abruptly. He looked up and saw that Lie Huo was the one calling. He had asked Lie Huo to investigate the bomb incident on the Sanwan bridge yesterday. He relinquished Mu Anhan¡¯s hand to pick up the phone. ¡°Mr. Gu, we caught Jiang Fan at the gate. We¡¯re bringing him back now.¡± Lie Huo immediately reported. Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s eyes turned cold and flickered with murderous intent. ¡°Lock him up in the military prison. I¡¯ll be right over.¡± ¡°Understood, sir!¡± Lie Huo replied with respect. Gu Xiaozhan put down his phone. Mu Anhan was still hanging about, but he got up and strode out of his office. Mu Anhan followed him out. ¡°Hubby, at least have breakfast before you leave!¡± ¡°Get Zhu Chen to pack it up; I¡¯ll eat in the car,¡± Gu Xiaozhan said, then went into his bathroom to wash up and change. Mu Anhan ran downstairs to the kitchen. ¡°Zhu Chen, pack breakfast for Mr. Gu.¡± ¡°I will, Madam!¡± Zhu Chen bowed a little. Although he was surprised that Mu Anhan had woken up so early, he said nothing of it. In the past, Mu Anhan would party every night and sleep until the sun was at its zenith. Not to mention paying attention to Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s breakfast! Zhu Chen ordered a serving of crystal shrimp dumplings. ¡°Madam, should I send it over?¡± ¡°It¡¯s alright; I¡¯ll do it!¡± Mu Anhan ran out with it. Gu Xiaozhan felt fresh and energetic after washing up, his black hair still damp at the ends. He stepped into the morning light and strode over to the car. Every step he took was steadfast, graceful, and noble. He was the perfect package. ¡°Hubby, here you go.¡± Mu Anhan handed it over, proud that she was his wife. Gu Xiaozhan nodded, accepted it, and turned to the car. The chauffeur, Tao Kai, held the car door open respectfully. ¡°Mr. Gu, please get in!¡± Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s tall figure slipped into the car. Mu Anhan stood by the side to see him off. In the six years of their marriage in her previous life, she had never sent him off. Every time he left, despite his power and influence, he had never caught her eye. Out of sight, out of mind. Tao Kai started the car and slowly backed out of the driveway. Mu Anhan suddenly ran up and tapped the car window. Tao Kai was so surprised that he stomped on the brake. The car jerked to a stop. ¡°Mr. Gu, my apologies¡­¡± Gu Xiaozhan pressed the button that rolled down the car window. Mu Anhan¡¯s beautiful face came into view. She said anxiously, ¡°Hubby, you must take care!¡± After the explosion at Sanwan bridge yesterday, Mu Anhan was especially worried. Gu Xiaozhan sat upright in the back seat. ¡°Behave yourself today, and wait for me at home obediently.¡± ¡°Okay!¡± Mu Anhan obliged. When he drew the window back up, Tao Kai drove away, leaving Mu Anhan staring as it faded in the distance. So this was how it felt to be deeply worried! ¡­ The first military prison. Jiang Fan sat in the interrogation room, cuffs on his hands and shackles on his feet. He watched Gu Xiaozhan walk in arrogantly and could not resist sneering, ¡°You¡¯re lucky to be alive!¡± Gu Xiaozhan glared at him coldly, the atmosphere filling with dark, murderous miasma. ¡°Your death date, however, has been determined.¡± ¡°When I die, at least I can go down and accompany Little Xue.¡± Jiang Fan, despite his circumstance, beamed with satisfaction. When Jiang Fan uttered the name ¡°Little Xue,¡± Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s eyes flickered slightly, but the emotion disappeared too quickly to be seen. ¡°My only regret is that I failed to kill you and avenge Little Xue!¡± Jiang Fan stabbed a finger in his direction accusingly and howled in sorrow. His words shook with the trembling in his chest. ¡°You¡¯d better behave before Mr. Gu!¡± Lie Huo kicked him viciously like a dog. ¡°Gu Xiaozhan, I¡¯ll never let you off even if I die; I¡¯ll come back and haunt you!¡± Jiang Fan suffered terrible pain but still spat those words through gritted teeth. Gu Xiaozhan stepped on his head heavily, without mercy. ¡°Tang Xue tried to climb into my bed and used her life to threaten me. How dare you distort the truth? You who disregarded many lives and blew up the Sanwan bridge to satisfy your own selfish desires dare to point an accusing finger at me?¡± Chapter 29 Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation ¡°So what? Even if you and I know the truth, everyone else in the world won¡¯t know.¡± Jiang Fan cackled like a madman. ¡°The version they will see is that you played with Little Xue during college, causing her to commit suicide. And to avenge Little Xue, I planted a bomb on Sanwan bridge¡­¡± Gu Xiaozhan took a step back and sat down on the opposite chair like an emperor. He lifted his foot, and an attendant wiped the bottom of his shoe. Even stepping on Jiang fan¡¯s head made his shoes dirty. Lie Huo was so furious that his veins bulged. ¡°You scum! How dare you frame Mr. Gu! I¡¯ll kill you!¡± Jiang Fan wore a content smile as if he did not fear death. Lie Huo was about to snap Jiang fan¡¯s neck when Gu Xiaozhan raised his hand. ¡°Wait.¡± Lie Huo stopped instantly, and Jiang Fan stared at him with an unreadable look. ¡°Gu Xiaozhan, I¡¯m in your hands now. You can do as you please!¡± ¡°If you tell me who the mastermind is, I¡¯ll give you a quick death!¡± Gu Xiaozhan put on an air of superiority. ¡°Otherwise, I¡¯ll cut a piece of your flesh off daily to feed the wolves!¡± ¡°There¡¯s no mastermind behind this. I¡¯m the only one who wants vengeance upon you,¡± Jiang Fan shouted crazily, spittle flying. Gu Xiaozhan was not convinced. No one knew of his comings and goings. Who else would know about it other than the people at the presidential house? ¡°Lie Huo, do it!¡± ¡°Yes, sir!¡± Lie Huo held out a shiny sharp blade. Quick as lightning, Lie Huo struck and sliced off Jiang Fan¡¯s entire palm in one swift move. An attendant immediately took the piece of flesh and fed it to the wolves. Jiang Fan released bloodcurdling screams, but not one person cared. ¡°Gu Xiaozhan, you¡¯re a devil who kills without blinking¡­¡± Jiang Fan was in so much pain that he struggled to speak. ¡°You will die a terrible death¡­¡± Gu Xiaozhan stood up, his tall figure elegant and noble, and casually walked out. Just as he stepped out, his head assistant He Gang rushed over to him with an anxious look. ¡°Mr. Gu, there¡¯s a rumor on the internet that Tang Xue wrote a will with her blood. The contents of the will do not favor you.¡± ¡°First, seal off all information.¡± Gu Xiaozhan ordered, ¡°Inform Mu Shaochen to clear the internet of all false rumors.¡± ¡°Understood!¡± He Gang accepted the order and bowed. ¡­ Tianqin Villa. Mu Anhan turned on her computer and looked for news about the explosion on the Sanwan bridge online. Instead, she saw Tang Xue¡¯s suicide note accusing Gu Xiaozhan of dastardly deeds. The general message was: that Tang Xue loved Gu Xiaozhan so much that she lost her sense of self. She couldn¡¯t live without him, but he humiliated her in bed and embarrassed her. Her love was unrequited, so she wanted to kill herself to force Gu Xiaozhan to remember her forever and live in a world of regret. Mu Anhan¡¯s phone beeped just as she saw this. She picked it up and saw a WeChat message from Su Peizhi. She had taken lots of pictures and screenshots and sent a few texts. [Anhan, you see! Gu Xiaozhan is a devil who doesn¡¯t love anyone!] [He doesn¡¯t give a damn about the life and death of the woman who loves him. How could he ever treat you well?] [The explosion of the Sanwan bridge was his fault!] [He broke your third brother¡¯s legs. Your third brother is gentle and elegant, but unfortunately, he¡¯ll never stand up again.] [Now, he has caused the death of hundreds, and dozens of families have fallen apart. He has made others live with painful memories¡­] [You must see his true colors. Otherwise, one day, you will follow in Tang Xue¡¯s footsteps and be humiliated to death.] [Hello, Anhan, are you there?] Mu Anhan sneered coldly. In her previous life, Su Peizhi had brainwashed her this way, making Gu Xiaozhan increasingly disgusting and hateful in her eyes. She decided to ignore Su Peizhi for a bit and left her hanging for 15 minutes before replying. [I was playing a game just now! My phone was taken away by Gu Xiaozhan. Fortunately, my WeChat is logged into my computer. Otherwise, I wouldn¡¯t be able to see your messages.] Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation ¡°So what? Even if you and I know the truth, everyone else in the world won¡¯t know.¡± Jiang Fan cackled like a madman. ¡°The version they will see is that you played with Little Xue during college, causing her to commit suicide. And to avenge Little Xue, I planted a bomb on Sanwan bridge¡­¡± Gu Xiaozhan took a step back and sat down on the opposite chair like an emperor. He lifted his foot, and an attendant wiped the bottom of his shoe. Even stepping on Jiang fan¡¯s head made his shoes dirty. Lie Huo was so furious that his veins bulged. ¡°You scum! How dare you frame Mr. Gu! I¡¯ll kill you!¡± Jiang Fan wore a content smile as if he did not fear death. Lie Huo was about to snap Jiang fan¡¯s neck when Gu Xiaozhan raised his hand. ¡°Wait.¡± Lie Huo stopped instantly, and Jiang Fan stared at him with an unreadable look. ¡°Gu Xiaozhan, I¡¯m in your hands now. You can do as you please!¡± ¡°If you tell me who the mastermind is, I¡¯ll give you a quick death!¡± Gu Xiaozhan put on an air of superiority. ¡°Otherwise, I¡¯ll cut a piece of your flesh off daily to feed the wolves!¡± ¡°There¡¯s no mastermind behind this. I¡¯m the only one who wants vengeance upon you,¡± Jiang Fan shouted crazily, spittle flying. Gu Xiaozhan was not convinced. No one knew of his comings and goings. Who else would know about it other than the people at the presidential house? ¡°Lie Huo, do it!¡± ¡°Yes, sir!¡± Lie Huo held out a shiny sharp blade. Quick as lightning, Lie Huo struck and sliced off Jiang Fan¡¯s entire palm in one swift move. An attendant immediately took the piece of flesh and fed it to the wolves. Jiang Fan released bloodcurdling screams, but not one person cared. ¡°Gu Xiaozhan, you¡¯re a devil who kills without blinking¡­¡± Jiang Fan was in so much pain that he struggled to speak. ¡°You will die a terrible death¡­¡± Gu Xiaozhan stood up, his tall figure elegant and noble, and casually walked out. Just as he stepped out, his head assistant He Gang rushed over to him with an anxious look. ¡°Mr. Gu, there¡¯s a rumor on the internet that Tang Xue wrote a will with her blood. The contents of the will do not favor you.¡± ¡°First, seal off all information.¡± Gu Xiaozhan ordered, ¡°Inform Mu Shaochen to clear the internet of all false rumors.¡± ¡°Understood!¡± He Gang accepted the order and bowed. ¡­ Tianqin Villa. Mu Anhan turned on her computer and looked for news about the explosion on the Sanwan bridge online. Instead, she saw Tang Xue¡¯s suicide note accusing Gu Xiaozhan of dastardly deeds. The general message was: that Tang Xue loved Gu Xiaozhan so much that she lost her sense of self. She couldn¡¯t live without him, but he humiliated her in bed and embarrassed her. Her love was unrequited, so she wanted to kill herself to force Gu Xiaozhan to remember her forever and live in a world of regret. Mu Anhan¡¯s phone beeped just as she saw this. She picked it up and saw a WeChat message from Su Peizhi. She had taken lots of pictures and screenshots and sent a few texts. [Anhan, you see! Gu Xiaozhan is a devil who doesn¡¯t love anyone!] [He doesn¡¯t give a damn about the life and death of the woman who loves him. How could he ever treat you well?] [The explosion of the Sanwan bridge was his fault!] [He broke your third brother¡¯s legs. Your third brother is gentle and elegant, but unfortunately, he¡¯ll never stand up again.] [Now, he has caused the death of hundreds, and dozens of families have fallen apart. He has made others live with painful memories¡­] [You must see his true colors. Otherwise, one day, you will follow in Tang Xue¡¯s footsteps and be humiliated to death.] [Hello, Anhan, are you there?] Mu Anhan sneered coldly. In her previous life, Su Peizhi had brainwashed her this way, making Gu Xiaozhan increasingly disgusting and hateful in her eyes. She decided to ignore Su Peizhi for a bit and left her hanging for 15 minutes before replying. [I was playing a game just now! My phone was taken away by Gu Xiaozhan. Fortunately, my WeChat is logged into my computer. Otherwise, I wouldn¡¯t be able to see your messages.] Chapter 30 Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Mu Anhan purposely implied that Gu Xiaozhan might have already seen Su Peizhi¡¯s message. Su Peizhi was scared out of her wits. If Gu Xiaozhan saw her sending Mu Anhan such messages, he would probably cut her into pieces and feed her to the sharks. [Why didn¡¯t you say so earlier? You¡¯ll get me killed!] Mu Anhan could feel Su Peizhi¡¯s panic even through the screen. It was the effect she wanted to achieve. Gu Xiaozhan was like a god that no one could afford to offend. No matter who stood before him, they had to bow down. [Anhan, quickly go and get your phone back. Don¡¯t let Gu Xiaozhan see these messages, or he¡¯ll kill you.] Su Peizhi was truly a snake! No matter how angry Gu Xiaozhan was, he would never harm a hair on Mu Anhan¡¯s head! [Anhan, quickly save the pictures on your computer. I see it disappearing from the internet.] Mu Anhan saw that all traces of Tang Xue had vanished from the internet. She whistled in admiration. Gu Xiaozhan reacted really quickly. Mu Anhan did not want to fall out with Su Peizhi yet. Almost everyone thought that Su Peizhi was her savior, so she would bide her time and wait for the best opportunity to fight back and make Su Peizhi reveal her true colors. She replied perfunctorily. [Okay.] Su Peizhi was worried that Gu Xiaozhan would see the messages she sent, so in fear and trepidation, she did not pester Mu Anhan anymore. Mu Anhan dazed in front of the computer. She suddenly recalled this issue from her previous life. When Gu Xiaozhan was in university, a girl named Tang Xue was madly in love with him. She tried her best to seduce him and get into his bed. In the end, Gu Xiaozhan not only did not reciprocate her love but humiliated her instead. Since she couldn¡¯t have him, she threatened him with her death. But Gu Xiaozhan was not a man who could be threatened. He had been ruthless and decisive in battles and fights since he was a teenager. Tang Xue was dead, but now, someone had dug it out to slander Gu Xiaozhan! Tang Xue was unmistakably the unreasonable one. Why should the whole nation despise the innocent Gu Xiaozhan? Moreover, these citizens who didn¡¯t know the truth all pitied the late Tang Xue. Mu Anhan became furious. She must find evidence to clarify this matter and restore Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s reputation. She was glad to have learned hacking from her third brother in her previous life. She was an extremely intelligent woman. She could pick things up with one look in a matter of seconds, no matter the subject. She had just been too lazy in her previous life to do anything worthwhile. Plus, her relationship was going south, and she had no motivation to run her business. Now that she had a second chance to do it over, knowing that Gu Xiaozhan was the man who loved her and doted on her the most, she would do her best to be worthy of him in return. Making use of her memories from her previous life, she quickly hacked into Jiang Fan¡¯s computer and, after breaking into the encryptions, hid her IP address and sent the information to her third brother anonymously. ¡­ Dihao Building. It was the most iconic building in the capital of Country A, so of course, it belonged to Gu Xiaozhan. He used it as his office. As the head of the Information Department, Mu Shaochen had already cleaned up all traces of rubbish on the internet. Fortunately, the viral nonsense was discovered early, and with Mu Shaochen¡¯s swift and decisive handling, it did not continue to ferment on the internet. But why did some hacker who called himself Old A send him an email? After he confirmed that it was a safe file, he opened it. He grabbed his laptop and searched for Gu Xiaozhan immediately. He wished that his wheelchair could grow wings and fly over quickly. ¡°Mr. Gu, we have evidence!¡± Mu Shaochen pushed the door open in excitement. ¡°It was Jiang Fan who deliberately distorted the truth. He used the Tang Xue incident to frame Mr. Gu!¡± Gu Xiaozhan looked at the evidence on his laptop and narrowed his cold eyes. ¡°You¡¯re pretty fast this time!¡± ¡°Mr. Gu, I wasn¡¯t the one who collected the evidence. It was a hacker who called himself Old A¡­¡± Mu Shaochen said, breaking out in cold sweat. Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Mu Anhan purposely implied that Gu Xiaozhan might have already seen Su Peizhi¡¯s message. Su Peizhi was scared out of her wits. If Gu Xiaozhan saw her sending Mu Anhan such messages, he would probably cut her into pieces and feed her to the sharks. [Why didn¡¯t you say so earlier? You¡¯ll get me killed!] Mu Anhan could feel Su Peizhi¡¯s panic even through the screen. It was the effect she wanted to achieve. Gu Xiaozhan was like a god that no one could afford to offend. No matter who stood before him, they had to bow down. [Anhan, quickly go and get your phone back. Don¡¯t let Gu Xiaozhan see these messages, or he¡¯ll kill you.] Su Peizhi was truly a snake! No matter how angry Gu Xiaozhan was, he would never harm a hair on Mu Anhan¡¯s head! [Anhan, quickly save the pictures on your computer. I see it disappearing from the internet.] Mu Anhan saw that all traces of Tang Xue had vanished from the internet. She whistled in admiration. Gu Xiaozhan reacted really quickly. Mu Anhan did not want to fall out with Su Peizhi yet. Almost everyone thought that Su Peizhi was her savior, so she would bide her time and wait for the best opportunity to fight back and make Su Peizhi reveal her true colors. She replied perfunctorily. [Okay.] Su Peizhi was worried that Gu Xiaozhan would see the messages she sent, so in fear and trepidation, she did not pester Mu Anhan anymore. Mu Anhan dazed in front of the computer. She suddenly recalled this issue from her previous life. When Gu Xiaozhan was in university, a girl named Tang Xue was madly in love with him. She tried her best to seduce him and get into his bed. In the end, Gu Xiaozhan not only did not reciprocate her love but humiliated her instead. Since she couldn¡¯t have him, she threatened him with her death. But Gu Xiaozhan was not a man who could be threatened. He had been ruthless and decisive in battles and fights since he was a teenager. Tang Xue was dead, but now, someone had dug it out to slander Gu Xiaozhan! Tang Xue was unmistakably the unreasonable one. Why should the whole nation despise the innocent Gu Xiaozhan? Moreover, these citizens who didn¡¯t know the truth all pitied the late Tang Xue. Mu Anhan became furious. She must find evidence to clarify this matter and restore Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s reputation. She was glad to have learned hacking from her third brother in her previous life. She was an extremely intelligent woman. She could pick things up with one look in a matter of seconds, no matter the subject. She had just been too lazy in her previous life to do anything worthwhile. Plus, her relationship was going south, and she had no motivation to run her business. Now that she had a second chance to do it over, knowing that Gu Xiaozhan was the man who loved her and doted on her the most, she would do her best to be worthy of him in return. Making use of her memories from her previous life, she quickly hacked into Jiang Fan¡¯s computer and, after breaking into the encryptions, hid her IP address and sent the information to her third brother anonymously. ¡­ Dihao Building. It was the most iconic building in the capital of Country A, so of course, it belonged to Gu Xiaozhan. He used it as his office. As the head of the Information Department, Mu Shaochen had already cleaned up all traces of rubbish on the internet. Fortunately, the viral nonsense was discovered early, and with Mu Shaochen¡¯s swift and decisive handling, it did not continue to ferment on the internet. But why did some hacker who called himself Old A send him an email? After he confirmed that it was a safe file, he opened it. He grabbed his laptop and searched for Gu Xiaozhan immediately. He wished that his wheelchair could grow wings and fly over quickly. ¡°Mr. Gu, we have evidence!¡± Mu Shaochen pushed the door open in excitement. ¡°It was Jiang Fan who deliberately distorted the truth. He used the Tang Xue incident to frame Mr. Gu!¡± Gu Xiaozhan looked at the evidence on his laptop and narrowed his cold eyes. ¡°You¡¯re pretty fast this time!¡± ¡°Mr. Gu, I wasn¡¯t the one who collected the evidence. It was a hacker who called himself Old A¡­¡± Mu Shaochen said, breaking out in cold sweat. Chapter 31 Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation ¡°Old A, the hacker?¡± Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s voice dropped a few degrees colder. ¡°Here I am funding an entire IT Information Department, but some random hacker named Old A found this information and simply handed it over to us?¡± Mu Shaochen had been too excited earlier and hadn¡¯t thought of this. When Gu Xiaozhan kept emphasizing the words ¡®Old A¡¯ incredulously like that, it felt like a slap in the face! ¡°What if Old A is our rival? Or our enemy?¡± Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s eyes were as cold as ice and sharp as a knife. ¡°Mu Shaochen, I thought it was just your legs that were not well. Is your brain not well either?¡± Mu Shaochen dropped his head, falling silent for a moment. He had no words of justification. ¡°You¡¯re right, Mr. Gu. I should have been more clear-minded, but¡­ ¡°I think Old A means well,¡± he said. ¡°He doesn¡¯t seem to bear any hostile intent toward us.¡± Mu Shaochen had worked for Gu Xiaozhan for a long time and never disobeyed any of Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s decisions, nor did he contradict him. He thought of Gu Xiaozhan as his god and was willing to trust and work under him. It was surprising that the first time he talked back to Gu Xiaozhan, it would be for an unknown hacker called Old A. ¡°Go and check Old A¡¯s background!¡± Gu Xiaozhan commanded. ¡°Right away!¡± Mu Shaochen bowed hastily and left in his wheelchair. They were all experts. It would be difficult for him to dig up the hacker Old A. However, he could not disobey Mr. Gu¡¯s order. Yet, somehow Mu Shaochen felt that Old A¡¯s hacking methods were similar to his. But he had never taught any disciples his tricks! The last thought triggered a lightbulb moment in Mu Shaochen¡¯s mind. Wait a minute¡­ ¡­ Tianqin Villa. Mu Anhan watched the clock strike midnight, and Gu Xiaozhan had not yet returned. She also paid attention to the news at all times. Other than the follow-up reports of the Sanwan bridge incident, there was no news today. She picked up a book to read but stared at the same sentence, re-reading it without turning a page. She tried playing a few games but was distracted and kept throwing the battle. A few online players even chastised her for being a pig teammate, feeding the enemy. She was discovering the slow passage of time that dragged on when waiting for a beloved¡¯s return every night. At 3 am, she heard the sound of a car crunching gravel downstairs. Mu Anhan rushed to the window and lifted the curtains to look out. It was Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s car! At that moment, she was overjoyed. Mu Anhan ran down the stairs. Just as she reached the first floor, Gu Xiaozhan came out of the car and stepped in the starlight, his usually frigid face looking travel-worn. He was stunned at her appearance. He did not expect Mu Anhan to be awake, much less to run out eagerly to meet him while barefoot. ¡°Hubby¡­¡± Mu Anhan looked up at him. Her face was like a flower blooming at night, fragrant and beautiful, the sweetest smile on her honey face. ¡°Why aren¡¯t you sleeping yet?¡± Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s voice was low, and it was hard to tell whether he was happy or angry. ¡°I said I¡¯ll wait for you to come home, and I kept my word!¡± Mu Anhan said matter-of-factly. Gu Xiaozhan didn¡¯t respond to her promise. The orange lights that dotted the villa¡¯s circumference added a warm touch of luminescence to the luxurious yet usually cold, impersonal villa. It seemed to reflect the slowly blooming warmth in Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s stoic exterior. ¡°Hubby, hurry upstairs! I¡¯ll run a warm bath for you!¡± Mu Anhan urged. The explosion on the Sanwan bridge had massive repercussions. He must have been busy dealing with the aftermath today. Once he got home, she wanted him to unwind in soothing warm water. Gu Xiaozhan nodded and strode upstairs, unable to hide his eagerness. However, he stopped suddenly after a few steps. Mu Anhan had followed closely behind him, but when he turned around unexpectedly, she bumped head first against his chest. His chest was so hard it felt like knocking into a concrete wall, and her nose hurt from the impact. Her exquisite little face pinched in a frown. ¡°Ow¡­¡± ¡°You¡¯re too delicate!¡± Gu Xiaozhan bent over, lifted her in a princess carry, and continued upstairs. Before she knew it, Mu Anhan¡¯s feet were off the ground, her body suddenly weightless, wrapped in a pair of strong arms. She could feel the strength of his muscles with every step he took. Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation ¡°Old A, the hacker?¡± Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s voice dropped a few degrees colder. ¡°Here I am funding an entire IT Information Department, but some random hacker named Old A found this information and simply handed it over to us?¡± Mu Shaochen had been too excited earlier and hadn¡¯t thought of this. When Gu Xiaozhan kept emphasizing the words ¡®Old A¡¯ incredulously like that, it felt like a slap in the face! ¡°What if Old A is our rival? Or our enemy?¡± Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s eyes were as cold as ice and sharp as a knife. ¡°Mu Shaochen, I thought it was just your legs that were not well. Is your brain not well either?¡± Mu Shaochen dropped his head, falling silent for a moment. He had no words of justification. ¡°You¡¯re right, Mr. Gu. I should have been more clear-minded, but¡­ ¡°I think Old A means well,¡± he said. ¡°He doesn¡¯t seem to bear any hostile intent toward us.¡± Mu Shaochen had worked for Gu Xiaozhan for a long time and never disobeyed any of Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s decisions, nor did he contradict him. He thought of Gu Xiaozhan as his god and was willing to trust and work under him. It was surprising that the first time he talked back to Gu Xiaozhan, it would be for an unknown hacker called Old A. ¡°Go and check Old A¡¯s background!¡± Gu Xiaozhan commanded. ¡°Right away!¡± Mu Shaochen bowed hastily and left in his wheelchair. They were all experts. It would be difficult for him to dig up the hacker Old A. However, he could not disobey Mr. Gu¡¯s order. Yet, somehow Mu Shaochen felt that Old A¡¯s hacking methods were similar to his. But he had never taught any disciples his tricks! The last thought triggered a lightbulb moment in Mu Shaochen¡¯s mind. Wait a minute¡­ ¡­ Tianqin Villa. Mu Anhan watched the clock strike midnight, and Gu Xiaozhan had not yet returned. She also paid attention to the news at all times. Other than the follow-up reports of the Sanwan bridge incident, there was no news today. She picked up a book to read but stared at the same sentence, re-reading it without turning a page. She tried playing a few games but was distracted and kept throwing the battle. A few online players even chastised her for being a pig teammate, feeding the enemy. She was discovering the slow passage of time that dragged on when waiting for a beloved¡¯s return every night. At 3 am, she heard the sound of a car crunching gravel downstairs. Mu Anhan rushed to the window and lifted the curtains to look out. It was Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s car! At that moment, she was overjoyed. Mu Anhan ran down the stairs. Just as she reached the first floor, Gu Xiaozhan came out of the car and stepped in the starlight, his usually frigid face looking travel-worn. He was stunned at her appearance. He did not expect Mu Anhan to be awake, much less to run out eagerly to meet him while barefoot. ¡°Hubby¡­¡± Mu Anhan looked up at him. Her face was like a flower blooming at night, fragrant and beautiful, the sweetest smile on her honey face. ¡°Why aren¡¯t you sleeping yet?¡± Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s voice was low, and it was hard to tell whether he was happy or angry. ¡°I said I¡¯ll wait for you to come home, and I kept my word!¡± Mu Anhan said matter-of-factly. Gu Xiaozhan didn¡¯t respond to her promise. The orange lights that dotted the villa¡¯s circumference added a warm touch of luminescence to the luxurious yet usually cold, impersonal villa. It seemed to reflect the slowly blooming warmth in Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s stoic exterior. ¡°Hubby, hurry upstairs! I¡¯ll run a warm bath for you!¡± Mu Anhan urged. The explosion on the Sanwan bridge had massive repercussions. He must have been busy dealing with the aftermath today. Once he got home, she wanted him to unwind in soothing warm water. Gu Xiaozhan nodded and strode upstairs, unable to hide his eagerness. However, he stopped suddenly after a few steps. Mu Anhan had followed closely behind him, but when he turned around unexpectedly, she bumped head first against his chest. His chest was so hard it felt like knocking into a concrete wall, and her nose hurt from the impact. Her exquisite little face pinched in a frown. ¡°Ow¡­¡± ¡°You¡¯re too delicate!¡± Gu Xiaozhan bent over, lifted her in a princess carry, and continued upstairs. Before she knew it, Mu Anhan¡¯s feet were off the ground, her body suddenly weightless, wrapped in a pair of strong arms. She could feel the strength of his muscles with every step he took. Chapter 32 Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Although Mu Anhan¡¯s nose hurt from the collision, he was carrying her upstairs bridal-style. She thought that it was a good deal. She did not understand why her husband suddenly picked her up, but she happily threw her arms around his neck. ¡°I¡¯m a woman, so of course I¡¯m delicate!¡± Being delicate was a woman¡¯s right! Truthfully, Gu Xiaozhan only wanted to carry her upstairs because he saw her bare feet. However, he was too proud and aloof to act so affectionately out of nowhere. Moreover, she was too suspicious and he had not yet discerned her ulterior motives for suddenly acting completely different. He wanted to keep his cards close to his chest for now. That was why he suddenly stopped and turned around. He had calculated that even if Mu Anhan bumped into him, she would still act coquettishly. He would then naturally reach out to carry her, and everything would not seem too deliberate. Mu Anhan could not begin to fathom his train of thought. Even if she was a human in her second life, she could not win against this shrewd and manipulative wolf, Gu Xiaozhan! In the bedroom. Gu Xiaozhan put her down, and she ran to the bathroom barefooted. He said in a deep voice, ¡°Put on your shoes.¡± ¡°Alright!¡± Mu Anhan put on her slippers obediently and fiddled with the bath. ¡°Hubby, the water is ready! You can come and wash up now¡­¡± Before she finished her sentence, he walked right in. He removed his shirt, revealing his eight-pack. His slender fingers fell on his belt buckle, and the v-line on his lower abdomen was visible. Mu Anhan¡¯s mouth turned dry, and her heart beat faster. When his long pants fell to the ground, his magnetic voice remarked, ¡°What¡¯s wrong? You want to help me take a bath?¡± ¡°I¡¯ll wait on you. ¡± Mu Anhan¡¯s face was flaming red, but she refused to back down. Her heart was going into the territory of unhealthy palpitations. Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s eyes turned as dark as ink as he examined her face for any indication of her sincerity. Mu Anhan was too shy and nervous, so she looked away first, her mind too frazzled to gather up the courage to look him in the eyes. It was like meeting the final boss: his charisma overwhelmed the large bathroom, yet he only had a towel around his waist. The woman was bluffing. It made him a little unhappy. ¡°Get out!¡± He ordered coldly. Mu Anhan glared at him and saw his expression was stern yet distant, like a machine without human emotions. Reminding herself of his mad, possessive love for her, she decided not to argue with this workaholic! She walked out and closed the bathroom door for him. A short while after that, she heard water splashing in the bathroom. Mu Anhan laid back on the bed. She felt soothed, at ease, perhaps because the room smelled like him. She hugged the blanket and fell into a deep slumber. 15 minutes later. Gu Xiaozhan opened the bathroom door. When he came out in a bathrobe, she was already sound asleep. She occupied his bed and slept like it was hers all along. He lay beside her and saw marks of his grip on her wrist from this morning. He recalled the scene and sighed in his heart, ¡®what a spoiled brat!¡¯ Nevertheless, he leaned down and blew on it gently¡­ Unfortunately, Mu Anhan was sound asleep and could not bear witness to such an adorable, delicate act by this aggressive, powerful man. ¡­ Gu Xiaozhan got up as usual at 7 am. Aside from the one night she was drugged four years ago- and the recent night he was drugged by the aphrodisiac, Gu Xiaozhan had never hugged Mu Anhan to sleep. Last night, he had held her in his arms and slept peacefully. In his heart, there was a rare kind of happiness spreading. It felt like the spring breeze carrying the summer sunshine in all the glorious colors of autumn, chasing away the bitter winter chill. Seeing that Mu Anhan was sound asleep, he looked for his phone to check on updates and saw Mu Anhan¡¯s phone next to his. There was a new message on her phone, and he accidentally saw the content that flashed on the lock screen: [Hanhan, everyone only has one life. It¡¯s pertinent to choose who to spend the rest of one¡¯s life with, and my choice is only you. I will always be the most trustworthy and gentle person to you. I will wait for you forever.] It was a message from Zhou Jingyi. A maelstrom of rage swirled within him, which he suppressed with effort, but his eyes exposed the raging clashing of fire and ice within him. Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Although Mu Anhan¡¯s nose hurt from the collision, he was carrying her upstairs bridal-style. She thought that it was a good deal. She did not understand why her husband suddenly picked her up, but she happily threw her arms around his neck. ¡°I¡¯m a woman, so of course I¡¯m delicate!¡± Being delicate was a woman¡¯s right! Truthfully, Gu Xiaozhan only wanted to carry her upstairs because he saw her bare feet. However, he was too proud and aloof to act so affectionately out of nowhere. Moreover, she was too suspicious and he had not yet discerned her ulterior motives for suddenly acting completely different. He wanted to keep his cards close to his chest for now. That was why he suddenly stopped and turned around. He had calculated that even if Mu Anhan bumped into him, she would still act coquettishly. He would then naturally reach out to carry her, and everything would not seem too deliberate. Mu Anhan could not begin to fathom his train of thought. Even if she was a human in her second life, she could not win against this shrewd and manipulative wolf, Gu Xiaozhan! In the bedroom. Gu Xiaozhan put her down, and she ran to the bathroom barefooted. He said in a deep voice, ¡°Put on your shoes.¡± ¡°Alright!¡± Mu Anhan put on her slippers obediently and fiddled with the bath. ¡°Hubby, the water is ready! You can come and wash up now¡­¡± Before she finished her sentence, he walked right in. He removed his shirt, revealing his eight-pack. His slender fingers fell on his belt buckle, and the v-line on his lower abdomen was visible. Mu Anhan¡¯s mouth turned dry, and her heart beat faster. When his long pants fell to the ground, his magnetic voice remarked, ¡°What¡¯s wrong? You want to help me take a bath?¡± ¡°I¡¯ll wait on you. ¡± Mu Anhan¡¯s face was flaming red, but she refused to back down. Her heart was going into the territory of unhealthy palpitations. Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s eyes turned as dark as ink as he examined her face for any indication of her sincerity. Mu Anhan was too shy and nervous, so she looked away first, her mind too frazzled to gather up the courage to look him in the eyes. It was like meeting the final boss: his charisma overwhelmed the large bathroom, yet he only had a towel around his waist. The woman was bluffing. It made him a little unhappy. ¡°Get out!¡± He ordered coldly. Mu Anhan glared at him and saw his expression was stern yet distant, like a machine without human emotions. Reminding herself of his mad, possessive love for her, she decided not to argue with this workaholic! She walked out and closed the bathroom door for him. A short while after that, she heard water splashing in the bathroom. Mu Anhan laid back on the bed. She felt soothed, at ease, perhaps because the room smelled like him. She hugged the blanket and fell into a deep slumber. 15 minutes later. Gu Xiaozhan opened the bathroom door. When he came out in a bathrobe, she was already sound asleep. She occupied his bed and slept like it was hers all along. He lay beside her and saw marks of his grip on her wrist from this morning. He recalled the scene and sighed in his heart, ¡®what a spoiled brat!¡¯ Nevertheless, he leaned down and blew on it gently¡­ Unfortunately, Mu Anhan was sound asleep and could not bear witness to such an adorable, delicate act by this aggressive, powerful man. ¡­ Gu Xiaozhan got up as usual at 7 am. Aside from the one night she was drugged four years ago- and the recent night he was drugged by the aphrodisiac, Gu Xiaozhan had never hugged Mu Anhan to sleep. Last night, he had held her in his arms and slept peacefully. In his heart, there was a rare kind of happiness spreading. It felt like the spring breeze carrying the summer sunshine in all the glorious colors of autumn, chasing away the bitter winter chill. Seeing that Mu Anhan was sound asleep, he looked for his phone to check on updates and saw Mu Anhan¡¯s phone next to his. There was a new message on her phone, and he accidentally saw the content that flashed on the lock screen: [Hanhan, everyone only has one life. It¡¯s pertinent to choose who to spend the rest of one¡¯s life with, and my choice is only you. I will always be the most trustworthy and gentle person to you. I will wait for you forever.] It was a message from Zhou Jingyi. A maelstrom of rage swirled within him, which he suppressed with effort, but his eyes exposed the raging clashing of fire and ice within him. Chapter 33 Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation A man like Gu Xiaozhan, who had been in a high position for a long time, did not easily lose his temper. Mu Anhan was his only weakness. Her every move, even the slightest rustle of grass in the wind, could attract his gaze. She made him go from calm and rational to crazy and irritable. A loud ¡°bang¡± echoed. The sofa in the bedroom shattered beneath his fist into a million pieces. Mu Anhan jerked awake in shock. She thought there was an earthquake. What happened? She had not expected to open her eyes to see Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s demonic red eyes flashing, fists clenched, the ground under his feet scattered with splintered remnants of the sofa. His usually handsome face distorted with murderous fury, and the room¡¯s temperature had dropped to a freezing degree. She recalled these eyes from his drugged-up state from the aphrodisiac, the magical blood-red pupils terrifying. Did the aphrodisiac still affect him? Perhaps because this man was too powerful, and his abilities were too strong, she instinctively feared him, as if the primal fight-or-flight mode engraved in her bones. Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s entire being was like a raging tornado, wanting nothing more than to obliterate everything in his path. Mu Anhan did not have time to think. She rolled out of bed and ran to him barefooted, imploring softly, ¡°Honey¡­¡± Gu Xiaozhan did not seem to hear anything. He glared at her like a demon from hell. The back of her neck prickled, and her hair stood on end. Mu Anhan knew that she was the only one without cause to fear him. Everyone else should run from this beast, but not her. Despite everything, she wanted to dote on him with all her heart! Her fair, slender arms reached out and gently wrapped around his neck, leaning her small head against his chest. His manic force hit her in the face and almost choked her. But gradually, her tenderness triumphed over his mania. She gently stroked his short hair and coaxed soothingly, ¡°Honey¡­ Relax, it¡¯s okay. I¡¯m here; everything will be fine¡­¡± Like magic, her soft murmurs in his ears cut through the tirade. The terrifying red in his eyes gradually dissipated, and his tightly clenched fists loosened. Mu Anhan felt his mania evaporating little by little. She knew that her comforting worked, so she continued, ¡°Honey, I¡¯m your Anhan¡­ In this life, I¡¯m only yours¡­ In the next life, I¡¯m only yours¡­ Let¡¯s be together forever, okay?¡± Gu Xiaozhan closed his eyes. He must have been too tired recently, causing him to have hallucinations. The woman who hated him the most gave him such an affectionate promise. It was impossible, yet it was such a lovely dream. This life had not yet ended, but she had promised herself to him for her next life, as well as the one after that. Perhaps promises were not credible because they were merely words spoken in the heat of the moment and not what they sincerely meant. Although he knew the promise was a dream, he still calmed down. He felt like he was floating away on the clouds, and she soared freely alongside him for thousands of years¡­ Someone knocked on the door twice. ¡°Mr. Gu, are you awake?¡± Lie Huo called out. As Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s chief bodyguard, he had been with him through blood and death and knew him well. Gu Xiaozhan was not a person who enjoyed sleeping. Why was he still not up at this hour? He also knew that Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s only weakness was Mu Anhan. If that woman wanted to harm Gu Xiaozhan, it would be a disaster! Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s eyes snapped open, and he returned to reality. He scented a woman¡¯s fragrance that uniquely belonged to Mu Anhan. She snuggled up to him obediently, and her tiny hand stroked the back of his head repeatedly in soothing motions. Mu Anhan noticed the change in his aura. She looked up, and her eyes met his deep ones. ¡°Good morning, hubby!¡± Under Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s seemingly calm gaze, there were turbulent undercurrents. His eyes were extremely dark and distant like no light could ever penetrate them. Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation A man like Gu Xiaozhan, who had been in a high position for a long time, did not easily lose his temper. Mu Anhan was his only weakness. Her every move, even the slightest rustle of grass in the wind, could attract his gaze. She made him go from calm and rational to crazy and irritable. A loud ¡°bang¡± echoed. The sofa in the bedroom shattered beneath his fist into a million pieces. Mu Anhan jerked awake in shock. She thought there was an earthquake. What happened? She had not expected to open her eyes to see Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s demonic red eyes flashing, fists clenched, the ground under his feet scattered with splintered remnants of the sofa. His usually handsome face distorted with murderous fury, and the room¡¯s temperature had dropped to a freezing degree. She recalled these eyes from his drugged-up state from the aphrodisiac, the magical blood-red pupils terrifying. Did the aphrodisiac still affect him? Perhaps because this man was too powerful, and his abilities were too strong, she instinctively feared him, as if the primal fight-or-flight mode engraved in her bones. Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s entire being was like a raging tornado, wanting nothing more than to obliterate everything in his path. Mu Anhan did not have time to think. She rolled out of bed and ran to him barefooted, imploring softly, ¡°Honey¡­¡± Gu Xiaozhan did not seem to hear anything. He glared at her like a demon from hell. The back of her neck prickled, and her hair stood on end. Mu Anhan knew that she was the only one without cause to fear him. Everyone else should run from this beast, but not her. Despite everything, she wanted to dote on him with all her heart! Her fair, slender arms reached out and gently wrapped around his neck, leaning her small head against his chest. His manic force hit her in the face and almost choked her. But gradually, her tenderness triumphed over his mania. She gently stroked his short hair and coaxed soothingly, ¡°Honey¡­ Relax, it¡¯s okay. I¡¯m here; everything will be fine¡­¡± Like magic, her soft murmurs in his ears cut through the tirade. The terrifying red in his eyes gradually dissipated, and his tightly clenched fists loosened. Mu Anhan felt his mania evaporating little by little. She knew that her comforting worked, so she continued, ¡°Honey, I¡¯m your Anhan¡­ In this life, I¡¯m only yours¡­ In the next life, I¡¯m only yours¡­ Let¡¯s be together forever, okay?¡± Gu Xiaozhan closed his eyes. He must have been too tired recently, causing him to have hallucinations. The woman who hated him the most gave him such an affectionate promise. It was impossible, yet it was such a lovely dream. This life had not yet ended, but she had promised herself to him for her next life, as well as the one after that. Perhaps promises were not credible because they were merely words spoken in the heat of the moment and not what they sincerely meant. Although he knew the promise was a dream, he still calmed down. He felt like he was floating away on the clouds, and she soared freely alongside him for thousands of years¡­ Someone knocked on the door twice. ¡°Mr. Gu, are you awake?¡± Lie Huo called out. As Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s chief bodyguard, he had been with him through blood and death and knew him well. Gu Xiaozhan was not a person who enjoyed sleeping. Why was he still not up at this hour? He also knew that Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s only weakness was Mu Anhan. If that woman wanted to harm Gu Xiaozhan, it would be a disaster! Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s eyes snapped open, and he returned to reality. He scented a woman¡¯s fragrance that uniquely belonged to Mu Anhan. She snuggled up to him obediently, and her tiny hand stroked the back of his head repeatedly in soothing motions. Mu Anhan noticed the change in his aura. She looked up, and her eyes met his deep ones. ¡°Good morning, hubby!¡± Under Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s seemingly calm gaze, there were turbulent undercurrents. His eyes were extremely dark and distant like no light could ever penetrate them. Chapter 34 Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation The bright morning sunlight shone in through the floor-to-ceiling windows. Even at this time of day, the heat of summer intruded vividly. However, Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s body was like an ice sculpture that did not melt despite the scorching sun. He stepped back, distancing himself from Mu Anhan. When he caught sight of her bare feet, he said in a husky, deep baritone, ¡°The next time you stand on the ground barefooted, don¡¯t walk anymore.¡± Then, he turned his back on her coldly and walked to the door. Gu Xiaozhan opened the door, and Lie Huo, extremely anxious on the other side, finally felt relieved. When Lie Huo saw the shattered sofa in the room in his peripheral view, he sighed secretly. Mr. Gu¡¯s wife had caused his mania to act up again. Madam was Mr. Gu¡¯s true nemesis. Mr. Gu may be omnipotent, but he was willing to let his wife get away with anything! ¡°Mr. Gu, I¡¯ll get Tang Haolang to check on you immediately,¡± Lie Huo said. ¡°No need,¡± he dismissed the offer. Although Mu Anhan¡¯s comforting words may or may not be sincere, she still managed to soothe Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s manic episode. ¡°Tell Zhu Chen to get a new sofa and move it to the bedroom later.¡± ¡°Understood, sir!¡± Lie Huo instantly obliged. ¡­ Mu Anhan hurriedly put on her slippers. She had forgotten her shoes in the heat of the moment. She never knew this man to be so meticulous! She could not comprehend the reason for Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s agitation earlier. When he left the room, she frowned at the mess on the ground, perplexed. Eventually, she prepared to go downstairs. She washed up, changed clothes, and picked up her phone. When she looked at the unread messages on her phone, she found the text sent by Zhou Jingyi. Then she remembered Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s manic episode outbreak. Oh, no wonder¡­ Mu Anhan felt like all her progress in mending her relationship with Gu Xiaozhan had crumbled to dust because of this one text message. Now she was back to square one. Zhou Jingyi was a b*stard scumbag! She shook with frustration and wrung her hands in strangling motions. Mu Anhan quickly replied. [Disappear from here as far as you can! Don¡¯t ever come and disturb me again! Otherwise, I¡¯ll beat you up every time I see you!] After she pressed send, she immediately blocked all of Zhou Jingyi¡¯s communication devices. There was no way for her to explain this message to Gu Xiaozhan without sounding like she was trying to cover something up. She continued to scream obscenities at Zhou Jingyi in her heart. ¡­ Dihao Building. The atmosphere in the office had dropped to a freezing point, and everyone was shivering. Gu Xiaozhan, the source of the freezing temperature, had his jaw tightly clenched. He wore the same, unchanging frigid expression, but today, a storm was brewing. Gu Xiaozhan called Mu Shaochen to the office. He wheeled into the room. ¡°Mr. Gu¡­¡± ¡°How¡¯s the progress?¡± Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s sharp eyes sliced through the air like a sword. Mu Shaochen swallowed, feeling bitter. ¡°There¡¯s no progress for now.¡± ¡°There¡¯s no progress with the perfume designer queen? There¡¯s no progress with the hacker, Old A?¡± Gu Xiaozhan scowled. ¡°When did you become so inefficient?¡± Mu Shaochen¡¯s face burned with embarrassment from the scolding. ¡°The perfume designer and the hacker, old A, are both highly secretive. There are six billion people on earth, and at least one billion know how to go online. I need time to investigate and narrow down these two¡­¡± Gu Xiaozhan didn¡¯t want to hear excuses. He brought up his hand and stopped Mu Shaochen. ¡°I¡¯ll give you three days.¡± Mu Shaochen felt that he would be dead in three days. Someone knocked on the door. ¡°Mr. Gu, the police chief is here!¡± He Gang walked in. Gu Xiaozhan nodded. He got up and said to Mu Shaochen, ¡°Sort out the information and give a copy to the police.¡± ¡°Right away!¡± Mu Shaochen pushed the button on his wheelchair and left. Gu Xiaozhan strode into the meeting room. He Gang patted Mu Shaochen¡¯s shoulder in consolation, indicating that he could not help even if he wanted to. He then followed Gu Xiaozhan out. ¡­ In the evening. Mu Anhan stood on the balcony of Tianqin villa and admired the beautiful scenery under the sunset for a while. Then, she returned to her room to design new toys for Gu Yao and a new dress for Gu Yu. In the past, she thought that she wouldn¡¯t be able to survive if Gu Xiaozhan locked her up at home. But now, she was being productive and could design so many pieces. Just as she inserted the program she had written into the toy, the door slammed open, and a tall, majestic silhouette stood in the last rays of sunlight. Mu Anhan, shocked, closed the laptop with a bang. ¡°Hubby, why are you back so early?¡± Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation The bright morning sunlight shone in through the floor-to-ceiling windows. Even at this time of day, the heat of summer intruded vividly. However, Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s body was like an ice sculpture that did not melt despite the scorching sun. He stepped back, distancing himself from Mu Anhan. When he caught sight of her bare feet, he said in a husky, deep baritone, ¡°The next time you stand on the ground barefooted, don¡¯t walk anymore.¡± Then, he turned his back on her coldly and walked to the door. Gu Xiaozhan opened the door, and Lie Huo, extremely anxious on the other side, finally felt relieved. When Lie Huo saw the shattered sofa in the room in his peripheral view, he sighed secretly. Mr. Gu¡¯s wife had caused his mania to act up again. Madam was Mr. Gu¡¯s true nemesis. Mr. Gu may be omnipotent, but he was willing to let his wife get away with anything! ¡°Mr. Gu, I¡¯ll get Tang Haolang to check on you immediately,¡± Lie Huo said. ¡°No need,¡± he dismissed the offer. Although Mu Anhan¡¯s comforting words may or may not be sincere, she still managed to soothe Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s manic episode. ¡°Tell Zhu Chen to get a new sofa and move it to the bedroom later.¡± ¡°Understood, sir!¡± Lie Huo instantly obliged. ¡­ Mu Anhan hurriedly put on her slippers. She had forgotten her shoes in the heat of the moment. She never knew this man to be so meticulous! She could not comprehend the reason for Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s agitation earlier. When he left the room, she frowned at the mess on the ground, perplexed. Eventually, she prepared to go downstairs. She washed up, changed clothes, and picked up her phone. When she looked at the unread messages on her phone, she found the text sent by Zhou Jingyi. Then she remembered Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s manic episode outbreak. Oh, no wonder¡­ Mu Anhan felt like all her progress in mending her relationship with Gu Xiaozhan had crumbled to dust because of this one text message. Now she was back to square one. Zhou Jingyi was a b*stard scumbag! She shook with frustration and wrung her hands in strangling motions. Mu Anhan quickly replied. [Disappear from here as far as you can! Don¡¯t ever come and disturb me again! Otherwise, I¡¯ll beat you up every time I see you!] After she pressed send, she immediately blocked all of Zhou Jingyi¡¯s communication devices. There was no way for her to explain this message to Gu Xiaozhan without sounding like she was trying to cover something up. She continued to scream obscenities at Zhou Jingyi in her heart. ¡­ Dihao Building. The atmosphere in the office had dropped to a freezing point, and everyone was shivering. Gu Xiaozhan, the source of the freezing temperature, had his jaw tightly clenched. He wore the same, unchanging frigid expression, but today, a storm was brewing. Gu Xiaozhan called Mu Shaochen to the office. He wheeled into the room. ¡°Mr. Gu¡­¡± ¡°How¡¯s the progress?¡± Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s sharp eyes sliced through the air like a sword. Mu Shaochen swallowed, feeling bitter. ¡°There¡¯s no progress for now.¡± ¡°There¡¯s no progress with the perfume designer queen? There¡¯s no progress with the hacker, Old A?¡± Gu Xiaozhan scowled. ¡°When did you become so inefficient?¡± Mu Shaochen¡¯s face burned with embarrassment from the scolding. ¡°The perfume designer and the hacker, old A, are both highly secretive. There are six billion people on earth, and at least one billion know how to go online. I need time to investigate and narrow down these two¡­¡± Gu Xiaozhan didn¡¯t want to hear excuses. He brought up his hand and stopped Mu Shaochen. ¡°I¡¯ll give you three days.¡± Mu Shaochen felt that he would be dead in three days. Someone knocked on the door. ¡°Mr. Gu, the police chief is here!¡± He Gang walked in. Gu Xiaozhan nodded. He got up and said to Mu Shaochen, ¡°Sort out the information and give a copy to the police.¡± ¡°Right away!¡± Mu Shaochen pushed the button on his wheelchair and left. Gu Xiaozhan strode into the meeting room. He Gang patted Mu Shaochen¡¯s shoulder in consolation, indicating that he could not help even if he wanted to. He then followed Gu Xiaozhan out. ¡­ In the evening. Mu Anhan stood on the balcony of Tianqin villa and admired the beautiful scenery under the sunset for a while. Then, she returned to her room to design new toys for Gu Yao and a new dress for Gu Yu. In the past, she thought that she wouldn¡¯t be able to survive if Gu Xiaozhan locked her up at home. But now, she was being productive and could design so many pieces. Just as she inserted the program she had written into the toy, the door slammed open, and a tall, majestic silhouette stood in the last rays of sunlight. Mu Anhan, shocked, closed the laptop with a bang. ¡°Hubby, why are you back so early?¡± Chapter 35 Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation When Gu Xiaozhan left home that morning, he had asked Zhu Chen to watch Mu Anhan¡¯s movements. He didn¡¯t expect Zhu Chen to report the same content every hour: ¡°Madam is in her room. She hasn¡¯t come out yet.¡± Gu Xiaozhan knew of the message Zhou Jingyo had sent her this morning. He fretted that she would go out with him again. Surprisingly, she didn¡¯t. Was she really going to cut off all ties with Zhou Jingyi? Was she truly content to spend the rest of her life with him and only him? Even Gu Xiaozhan, irreplaceable in every regard, suffered setbacks in his relationship. It was both humiliating and a challenge. Gu Xiaozhan felt the blood leave his body and turned cold when she hid her laptop from him. What was she hiding? He stepped toward her. Mu Anhan had been in the midst of designing a new toy for her son, Gu Yao, with her top secret G&M login ID; the very ID she knew Gu Xiaozhan had asked her third brother to investigate. She leaned against the desk and hid the laptop behind her back. Gu Xiaozhan noticed her restlessness. ¡°What are you doing behind my back?¡± ¡°Nothing, I¡¯m just bored, surfing the internet¡­¡± Mu Anhan quickly denied it. Gu Xiaozhan looked down at her with narrowed eyes. ¡°Why is your heart beating so fast?¡± Mu Anhan placed a hand over her heart and smiled. ¡°Because my husband is here. My husband is so charming that my heart beats faster¡­¡± Gu Xiaozhan had no response to that. His sharp, eagle eyes locked on her fair and flawless face, looking for evidence of deception. Mu Anhan met his gaze bravely. She raised her chin slightly, cunning and defiant. ¡°Go get dressed.¡± Gu Xiaozhan decided not to pursue the matter. ¡°What occasion am I dressing for?¡± Mu Anhan was going to get mental whiplash from trying to keep up with his thought process. She always wore plain T-shirts and jeans at home. Did he want to see her in beautiful dresses? ¡°We¡¯re going to the main Gu residence tonight.¡± Gu Xiaozhan said steadily. ¡°Alright!¡± Mu Anhan rushed out of the room and yelled in the corridor, ¡°Butler Zhu, call the makeup artist and hairstylist over!¡± ¡°We only have an hour,¡± Gu Xiaozhan said, looking at his watch. ¡°That¡¯s more than enough time.¡± Mu Anhan waved his hand and said confidently, ¡°I¡¯m so pretty. Makeup and hair styling is just the cherry on top!¡± Gu Xiaozhan was speechless. Of course, to him, she was the most beautiful woman! However, after they married, she would put on weird makeup and turn her hair into a bird¡¯s nest. She always refused to accompany Gu Xiaozhan back to the Gu family gatherings. An hour later. Mu Anhan wore a long, backless black dress, revealing her snow-white skin and smooth figure. She looked noble and detached, perfectly matching Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s unattainable air. Stunning! She was devastatingly breathtaking! Even though Gu Xiaozhan had met all kinds of beautiful women, the light in his eyes shone only for Mu Anhan. She wore 10cm high heels and held Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s arm. It was the first time they had appeared in the Gu family¡¯s house together. Immediately, some of the people gathered started whispering, guessing who Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s new favorite was. ¡°Xiaozhan, your new love is so pretty!¡± said Gu Yongjin from the second branch of the family. He was a hedonistic boy who played freely with women. His Casanova streak awakened at the sight of the gorgeous beauty on Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s arm. Gu Xiaozhan shot him a cold, dangerous look. ¡°This is my wife, Mu Anhan!¡± After his proud declaration, the entire place erupted with questions and comments! Everyone in the Gu family knew that Gu Xiaozhan had a shotgun marriage with a wealthy young lady from the Mu family and that she took pleasure in ruining Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s reputation! She did everything under the sun, from tattoos to smoking, drinking, going to shady places, playing with young hunks, and more. If it were not for Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s influence in suppressing the media, she would probably be on the front page headlines daily, up to all sorts of shenanigans. Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation When Gu Xiaozhan left home that morning, he had asked Zhu Chen to watch Mu Anhan¡¯s movements. He didn¡¯t expect Zhu Chen to report the same content every hour: ¡°Madam is in her room. She hasn¡¯t come out yet.¡± Gu Xiaozhan knew of the message Zhou Jingyo had sent her this morning. He fretted that she would go out with him again. Surprisingly, she didn¡¯t. Was she really going to cut off all ties with Zhou Jingyi? Was she truly content to spend the rest of her life with him and only him? Even Gu Xiaozhan, irreplaceable in every regard, suffered setbacks in his relationship. It was both humiliating and a challenge. Gu Xiaozhan felt the blood leave his body and turned cold when she hid her laptop from him. What was she hiding? He stepped toward her. Mu Anhan had been in the midst of designing a new toy for her son, Gu Yao, with her top secret G&M login ID; the very ID she knew Gu Xiaozhan had asked her third brother to investigate. She leaned against the desk and hid the laptop behind her back. Gu Xiaozhan noticed her restlessness. ¡°What are you doing behind my back?¡± ¡°Nothing, I¡¯m just bored, surfing the internet¡­¡± Mu Anhan quickly denied it. Gu Xiaozhan looked down at her with narrowed eyes. ¡°Why is your heart beating so fast?¡± Mu Anhan placed a hand over her heart and smiled. ¡°Because my husband is here. My husband is so charming that my heart beats faster¡­¡± Gu Xiaozhan had no response to that. His sharp, eagle eyes locked on her fair and flawless face, looking for evidence of deception. Mu Anhan met his gaze bravely. She raised her chin slightly, cunning and defiant. ¡°Go get dressed.¡± Gu Xiaozhan decided not to pursue the matter. ¡°What occasion am I dressing for?¡± Mu Anhan was going to get mental whiplash from trying to keep up with his thought process. She always wore plain T-shirts and jeans at home. Did he want to see her in beautiful dresses? ¡°We¡¯re going to the main Gu residence tonight.¡± Gu Xiaozhan said steadily. ¡°Alright!¡± Mu Anhan rushed out of the room and yelled in the corridor, ¡°Butler Zhu, call the makeup artist and hairstylist over!¡± ¡°We only have an hour,¡± Gu Xiaozhan said, looking at his watch. ¡°That¡¯s more than enough time.¡± Mu Anhan waved his hand and said confidently, ¡°I¡¯m so pretty. Makeup and hair styling is just the cherry on top!¡± Gu Xiaozhan was speechless. Of course, to him, she was the most beautiful woman! However, after they married, she would put on weird makeup and turn her hair into a bird¡¯s nest. She always refused to accompany Gu Xiaozhan back to the Gu family gatherings. An hour later. Mu Anhan wore a long, backless black dress, revealing her snow-white skin and smooth figure. She looked noble and detached, perfectly matching Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s unattainable air. Stunning! She was devastatingly breathtaking! Even though Gu Xiaozhan had met all kinds of beautiful women, the light in his eyes shone only for Mu Anhan. She wore 10cm high heels and held Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s arm. It was the first time they had appeared in the Gu family¡¯s house together. Immediately, some of the people gathered started whispering, guessing who Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s new favorite was. ¡°Xiaozhan, your new love is so pretty!¡± said Gu Yongjin from the second branch of the family. He was a hedonistic boy who played freely with women. His Casanova streak awakened at the sight of the gorgeous beauty on Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s arm. Gu Xiaozhan shot him a cold, dangerous look. ¡°This is my wife, Mu Anhan!¡± After his proud declaration, the entire place erupted with questions and comments! Everyone in the Gu family knew that Gu Xiaozhan had a shotgun marriage with a wealthy young lady from the Mu family and that she took pleasure in ruining Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s reputation! She did everything under the sun, from tattoos to smoking, drinking, going to shady places, playing with young hunks, and more. If it were not for Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s influence in suppressing the media, she would probably be on the front page headlines daily, up to all sorts of shenanigans. Chapter 36 Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation The Gu family was extremely wealthy in Country A. The head of the family was the 78-year-old Gu Zhentao. He had been a womanizer all his life, married four wives, and had 15 children. Gu Xiaozhan was his most accomplished son, the eldest son of the fourth wife. Gu Yongjin was the pampered only son of the second wife. The second wife had only one son; the other three children were daughters. His business was in disarray, but he was an expert in leisurely ventures such as eating, drinking, and fooling around. He was the exact opposite of Gu Xiaozhan in every way. Although Gu Xiaozhan was 14 years younger, Gu Yongjin feared him; his legs would go soft if they butted heads. He backtracked immediately at the death glare Gu Xiaozhan shot his way. ¡°You¡¯re right; it¡¯s sister-in-law! Do pardon my poor eyesight. So it¡¯s sister-in-law¡¯s first appearance at a Gu family gathering. Let me be the first to welcome you!¡± Mu Anhan did not like the salacity in his undisguised gaze. She leaned closer to Gu Xiaozhan and only nodded in return. Neither of them responded to his enthusiasm. Gu Xiaozhan was inwardly pleased that she relied on him. He kept a tight, domineering hold on her waist and went directly to see his parents. The estate surrounding the Gu family¡¯s villa had a quiet, elegant atmosphere, but the grand decor in the house was nothing short of magnificent. At the center of the gathering sat the head of the family, Gu Zhentao. By his sides were his fourth wife, Huo Yiwen, and her youngest son, Gu Xiaoxiao. It was customary in a wealthy family¡¯s hierarchy for the head to favor a mother due to her son¡¯s achievements. Huo Yiwen had snagged the limelight thanks to her brilliant eldest son, Gu Xiaozhan. ¡°Hello, father, mother. Anhan and I are back.¡± Gu Xiaozhan nudged her waist gently, signaling her to greet them as well. Mu Anhan curtsied elegantly and greeted in a dignified manner, ¡°Father, mother¡­¡± Gu Zhentao and Huo Yiwen disapproved of Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s marriage with Mu Anhan back then. Although the Mu family was considered wealthy in Country A, they were far from the prestige the Gu family held. However, Gu Xiaozhan had insisted on it, and since it was a shotgun marriage, no one could say much otherwise. However, the aftermath of their marriage drew more ridicule and became an outrageous topic in the Gu family. Not only did Mu Anhan refuse to attend the gatherings, but Gu Xiaozhan also distanced himself. ¡°If your mother didn¡¯t say I was sick, would you still return?¡± Gu Zhentao felt that his son had changed from the moment he married. It was all Mu Anhan¡¯s fault that Gu Xiaozhan was not close to the Gu family. When Gu Zhentao saw that he had brought this despicable woman along, he did not look well upon him. Gu Xiaozhan responded coldly, ¡°You don¡¯t look sick. In that case, we¡¯ll leave.¡± ¡°F*ck you!¡± Gu Zhentao did not expect his son to be so arrogant after not seeing him for a long time. Furthermore, he was still so protective of this woman after four years! ¡°Zhentao, since Little Zhan and Little Han are back, why don¡¯t we have a family meal together?¡± Huo Yiwen quickly tried to smooth things over. As she spoke, she gestured for her youngest son, Gu Xiaoxiao, to comfort Gu Zhentao. ¡°Daddy, I haven¡¯t seen big brother for a long time. Brother doesn¡¯t even know how tall I¡¯ve grown. Can you please let brother stay and accompany me?¡± Gu Xiaoxiao was only ten years old, but he was sharp and quick-witted. He had learned to listen to mommy and coax daddy to get his way. Huo Yiwen got up and went to hold Mu Anhan¡¯s hand. She said gently, ¡°Little Han, come and chat with mom!¡± Her mother-in-law had maneuvered so smoothly that Mu Anhan had no ground to reject her, so she nodded obediently. ¡°Okay, mom.¡± Gu Xiaozhan furrowed his brows and looked at Huo Yiwen suspiciously, worried that Huo Yiwen would bully Mu Anhan. ¡°Hubby, don¡¯t worry. I can take care of myself!¡± Mu Anhan looked at him reassuringly and smiled sweetly. Mu Anhan had an ulterior motive for agreeing; after her reincarnation, she wanted to repair her relationship with her in-laws. Although she did not like Gu Zhentao because of his philandering nature, he was still Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s biological father. Gu Xiaozhan reluctantly let Mu Anhan go, and Huo Yiwen pulled her to her room for a sit-down. With no one around to witness their conversation, especially Gu Xiaozhan, Huo Yiwen released Mu Anhan¡¯s hand. The friendly facade evaporated, revealing a sharp, judgemental gaze. Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation The Gu family was extremely wealthy in Country A. The head of the family was the 78-year-old Gu Zhentao. He had been a womanizer all his life, married four wives, and had 15 children. Gu Xiaozhan was his most accomplished son, the eldest son of the fourth wife. Gu Yongjin was the pampered only son of the second wife. The second wife had only one son; the other three children were daughters. His business was in disarray, but he was an expert in leisurely ventures such as eating, drinking, and fooling around. He was the exact opposite of Gu Xiaozhan in every way. Although Gu Xiaozhan was 14 years younger, Gu Yongjin feared him; his legs would go soft if they butted heads. He backtracked immediately at the death glare Gu Xiaozhan shot his way. ¡°You¡¯re right; it¡¯s sister-in-law! Do pardon my poor eyesight. So it¡¯s sister-in-law¡¯s first appearance at a Gu family gathering. Let me be the first to welcome you!¡± Mu Anhan did not like the salacity in his undisguised gaze. She leaned closer to Gu Xiaozhan and only nodded in return. Neither of them responded to his enthusiasm. Gu Xiaozhan was inwardly pleased that she relied on him. He kept a tight, domineering hold on her waist and went directly to see his parents. The estate surrounding the Gu family¡¯s villa had a quiet, elegant atmosphere, but the grand decor in the house was nothing short of magnificent. At the center of the gathering sat the head of the family, Gu Zhentao. By his sides were his fourth wife, Huo Yiwen, and her youngest son, Gu Xiaoxiao. It was customary in a wealthy family¡¯s hierarchy for the head to favor a mother due to her son¡¯s achievements. Huo Yiwen had snagged the limelight thanks to her brilliant eldest son, Gu Xiaozhan. ¡°Hello, father, mother. Anhan and I are back.¡± Gu Xiaozhan nudged her waist gently, signaling her to greet them as well. Mu Anhan curtsied elegantly and greeted in a dignified manner, ¡°Father, mother¡­¡± Gu Zhentao and Huo Yiwen disapproved of Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s marriage with Mu Anhan back then. Although the Mu family was considered wealthy in Country A, they were far from the prestige the Gu family held. However, Gu Xiaozhan had insisted on it, and since it was a shotgun marriage, no one could say much otherwise. However, the aftermath of their marriage drew more ridicule and became an outrageous topic in the Gu family. Not only did Mu Anhan refuse to attend the gatherings, but Gu Xiaozhan also distanced himself. ¡°If your mother didn¡¯t say I was sick, would you still return?¡± Gu Zhentao felt that his son had changed from the moment he married. It was all Mu Anhan¡¯s fault that Gu Xiaozhan was not close to the Gu family. When Gu Zhentao saw that he had brought this despicable woman along, he did not look well upon him. Gu Xiaozhan responded coldly, ¡°You don¡¯t look sick. In that case, we¡¯ll leave.¡± ¡°F*ck you!¡± Gu Zhentao did not expect his son to be so arrogant after not seeing him for a long time. Furthermore, he was still so protective of this woman after four years! ¡°Zhentao, since Little Zhan and Little Han are back, why don¡¯t we have a family meal together?¡± Huo Yiwen quickly tried to smooth things over. As she spoke, she gestured for her youngest son, Gu Xiaoxiao, to comfort Gu Zhentao. ¡°Daddy, I haven¡¯t seen big brother for a long time. Brother doesn¡¯t even know how tall I¡¯ve grown. Can you please let brother stay and accompany me?¡± Gu Xiaoxiao was only ten years old, but he was sharp and quick-witted. He had learned to listen to mommy and coax daddy to get his way. Huo Yiwen got up and went to hold Mu Anhan¡¯s hand. She said gently, ¡°Little Han, come and chat with mom!¡± Her mother-in-law had maneuvered so smoothly that Mu Anhan had no ground to reject her, so she nodded obediently. ¡°Okay, mom.¡± Gu Xiaozhan furrowed his brows and looked at Huo Yiwen suspiciously, worried that Huo Yiwen would bully Mu Anhan. ¡°Hubby, don¡¯t worry. I can take care of myself!¡± Mu Anhan looked at him reassuringly and smiled sweetly. Mu Anhan had an ulterior motive for agreeing; after her reincarnation, she wanted to repair her relationship with her in-laws. Although she did not like Gu Zhentao because of his philandering nature, he was still Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s biological father. Gu Xiaozhan reluctantly let Mu Anhan go, and Huo Yiwen pulled her to her room for a sit-down. With no one around to witness their conversation, especially Gu Xiaozhan, Huo Yiwen released Mu Anhan¡¯s hand. The friendly facade evaporated, revealing a sharp, judgemental gaze. Chapter 37 Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Mu Anhan did not know much about the Gu family aside from the fact that the four wives were vying for the head of the family¡¯s favor to climb the social ladder for prestige and status. The fourth wife, Huo Yiwen, had been Gu Zhentao¡¯s favorite and pampered for over 20 years. It was hard to stay on the throne surrounded by so much ambition. Mu Anhan was sure Huo Yiwen could hold her own in a confrontation. In front of Gu Xiaozhan, she had spoken gently and treated Mu Anhan affectionately. Behind his back, she was cold and indifferent; it didn¡¯t take a rocket scientist to figure out that she had no pleasant feelings toward Mu Anhan. Mu Anhan stood quietly like a sculpture on display, letting her look as she wished. ¡°What sorcery did you use to charm Little Zhan to be loyal to you all this time?¡± Huo Yiwen sneered disdainfully. Mu Anhan sighed softly. ¡°It¡¯s a mystery to me as well, Mom. Why does it have to be me? Why did my husband want to marry me?¡± Huo Yiwen¡¯s eyes widened, and her face contorted in anger, dropping her refined lady facade. ¡°At first, I could not comprehend his obsession. But later on, as I got to know him, I realized that we¡¯re very compatible and love each other very much,¡± Mu Anhan added. ¡°He¡¯s a genius, so he figured it out sooner than I did. That¡¯s why he only wanted me.¡± Huo Yiwen thought she had lost her mind. ¡°Treasure fell onto your lap, and you want to take credit for it? What kind of wife tramples over their husband as you do to Little Zhan? Is this your idea of love?¡± ¡°But I¡¯m also true to him!¡± Mu Anhan answered solemnly. ¡°Otherwise, I wouldn¡¯t have come to the Gu residence with him today.¡± Huo Yiwen had spent so long hearing suffering rumors of her eldest son¡¯s disastrous marriage that she refused to believe a word from Mu Anhan¡¯s mouth. ¡°Mu Anhan, let me give you some advice: know your place! Once you marry into the Gu family, you must uphold the reputation as a daughter-in-law. You make it sound like you are doing us a favor by coming here when it¡¯s supposed to be a simplistic familial duty!¡± ¡°You¡¯re absolutely right, Mom!¡± Mu Anhan bent her head slightly in humility, the picture of an obedient daughter-in-law berated by her mother-in-law. Huo Yiwen had heard that she was haughty and a menace. She was famous for terrorizing not just Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s men but Gu Xiaozhan himself as well. So why was she acting like a subdued child now? ¡°Little Zhan is now an influential public figure in Country A. As his wife, you can¡¯t just be eye candy on his arm. You must study proper social etiquette and show concern for your children. You must act like a woman worthy of the title Madam Gu.¡± Huo Yiwen¡¯s heart ached for her son for getting married to such a troublemaker, but since she could not drive this woman away, she had to sort her out. ¡°I will, Mom.¡± Of course, Mu Anhan was willing to do anything that could add to Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s glory. Huo Yiwen felt like her every punch landed on soft cotton and grew tired of the conversation. Mu Anhan tilted her head slightly like she was obediently waiting for her mother-in-law to continue the scoldings. Suddenly, sharp voices rang from outside. Mu Anhan was worried that someone had tried to pick a fight with Gu Xiaozhan and jumped to her feet immediately. Huo Yiwen was worried that the father and son would quarrel, knowing their temperaments, and warned Mu Anhan as she got up as well, ¡°I trust you know what to say of this conversation when asked?¡± ¡°I know, Mom.¡± Mu Anhan immediately replied, ¡°I¡¯ll persuade Xiaozhan to come home more often to fulfill our filial piety.¡± Huo Yiwen could not tell if she was sincere, but it didn¡¯t matter anyway because she would not trust her. When they exited the room, they spied a broken glass at Gu Zhentao¡¯s feet. Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s handsome face was cold, and he did not react to the chaos around him, looking like an uninterested bystander. Gu Yongjin was panicking, explaining, ¡°Dad, they¡¯re just rumors I heard around town and may not be true; that the explosion at Sanwan bridge was to get back at Xiaozhan for playing with and humiliating a girl to the point of suicide. Apparently, she liked him while they were at university. Someone is trying to avenge her death by punishing him for his promiscuity.¡± Everyone at the gathering saw the situation for what it was: slander. How was this an explanation? He was shoving Gu Xiaozhan into hot coals! All members of the Gu family were present, and they were all looking at Gu Xiaozhan, thinking that he should be the one to take responsibility for the explosion of the Sanwan bridge. Mu Anhan pushed through the crowd, connecting a discreet elbow where necessary, and stood beside Gu Xiaozhan; her defiant face seemed to say that she would not allow anyone to bully her husband. She glared at the audience and projected powerfully, ¡°This is just a rumor. The truth is that Tang Xue had an unrequited love for Xiaozhan. She could not be with him, so she wanted to punish him instead.¡± Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Mu Anhan did not know much about the Gu family aside from the fact that the four wives were vying for the head of the family¡¯s favor to climb the social ladder for prestige and status. The fourth wife, Huo Yiwen, had been Gu Zhentao¡¯s favorite and pampered for over 20 years. It was hard to stay on the throne surrounded by so much ambition. Mu Anhan was sure Huo Yiwen could hold her own in a confrontation. In front of Gu Xiaozhan, she had spoken gently and treated Mu Anhan affectionately. Behind his back, she was cold and indifferent; it didn¡¯t take a rocket scientist to figure out that she had no pleasant feelings toward Mu Anhan. Mu Anhan stood quietly like a sculpture on display, letting her look as she wished. ¡°What sorcery did you use to charm Little Zhan to be loyal to you all this time?¡± Huo Yiwen sneered disdainfully. Mu Anhan sighed softly. ¡°It¡¯s a mystery to me as well, Mom. Why does it have to be me? Why did my husband want to marry me?¡± Huo Yiwen¡¯s eyes widened, and her face contorted in anger, dropping her refined lady facade. ¡°At first, I could not comprehend his obsession. But later on, as I got to know him, I realized that we¡¯re very compatible and love each other very much,¡± Mu Anhan added. ¡°He¡¯s a genius, so he figured it out sooner than I did. That¡¯s why he only wanted me.¡± Huo Yiwen thought she had lost her mind. ¡°Treasure fell onto your lap, and you want to take credit for it? What kind of wife tramples over their husband as you do to Little Zhan? Is this your idea of love?¡± ¡°But I¡¯m also true to him!¡± Mu Anhan answered solemnly. ¡°Otherwise, I wouldn¡¯t have come to the Gu residence with him today.¡± Huo Yiwen had spent so long hearing suffering rumors of her eldest son¡¯s disastrous marriage that she refused to believe a word from Mu Anhan¡¯s mouth. ¡°Mu Anhan, let me give you some advice: know your place! Once you marry into the Gu family, you must uphold the reputation as a daughter-in-law. You make it sound like you are doing us a favor by coming here when it¡¯s supposed to be a simplistic familial duty!¡± ¡°You¡¯re absolutely right, Mom!¡± Mu Anhan bent her head slightly in humility, the picture of an obedient daughter-in-law berated by her mother-in-law. Huo Yiwen had heard that she was haughty and a menace. She was famous for terrorizing not just Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s men but Gu Xiaozhan himself as well. So why was she acting like a subdued child now? ¡°Little Zhan is now an influential public figure in Country A. As his wife, you can¡¯t just be eye candy on his arm. You must study proper social etiquette and show concern for your children. You must act like a woman worthy of the title Madam Gu.¡± Huo Yiwen¡¯s heart ached for her son for getting married to such a troublemaker, but since she could not drive this woman away, she had to sort her out. ¡°I will, Mom.¡± Of course, Mu Anhan was willing to do anything that could add to Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s glory. Huo Yiwen felt like her every punch landed on soft cotton and grew tired of the conversation. Mu Anhan tilted her head slightly like she was obediently waiting for her mother-in-law to continue the scoldings. Suddenly, sharp voices rang from outside. Mu Anhan was worried that someone had tried to pick a fight with Gu Xiaozhan and jumped to her feet immediately. Huo Yiwen was worried that the father and son would quarrel, knowing their temperaments, and warned Mu Anhan as she got up as well, ¡°I trust you know what to say of this conversation when asked?¡± ¡°I know, Mom.¡± Mu Anhan immediately replied, ¡°I¡¯ll persuade Xiaozhan to come home more often to fulfill our filial piety.¡± Huo Yiwen could not tell if she was sincere, but it didn¡¯t matter anyway because she would not trust her. When they exited the room, they spied a broken glass at Gu Zhentao¡¯s feet. Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s handsome face was cold, and he did not react to the chaos around him, looking like an uninterested bystander. Gu Yongjin was panicking, explaining, ¡°Dad, they¡¯re just rumors I heard around town and may not be true; that the explosion at Sanwan bridge was to get back at Xiaozhan for playing with and humiliating a girl to the point of suicide. Apparently, she liked him while they were at university. Someone is trying to avenge her death by punishing him for his promiscuity.¡± Everyone at the gathering saw the situation for what it was: slander. How was this an explanation? He was shoving Gu Xiaozhan into hot coals! All members of the Gu family were present, and they were all looking at Gu Xiaozhan, thinking that he should be the one to take responsibility for the explosion of the Sanwan bridge. Mu Anhan pushed through the crowd, connecting a discreet elbow where necessary, and stood beside Gu Xiaozhan; her defiant face seemed to say that she would not allow anyone to bully her husband. She glared at the audience and projected powerfully, ¡°This is just a rumor. The truth is that Tang Xue had an unrequited love for Xiaozhan. She could not be with him, so she wanted to punish him instead.¡± Chapter 38 Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation ¡°Xiaozhan is innocent. He is a straightforward type of man. He doesn¡¯t love Tang Xue, so her threats to end her life did not affect him. Tang Xue was a vengeful b*tch willing to die to ruin Xiaozhan¡¯s honor!¡± Mu Anhan¡¯s passionate speech was crisp and crystal clear, like the crunch of fresh snow underfoot, echoing across the estate. ¡°Jiang Fan is Tang Xue¡¯s admirer who set the bomb on Sanwan bridge. Jiang Fan was a talented student in the Chemistry Department, but he didn¡¯t use his talents to build the country and society. Instead, he blew it up because he is antisocial.¡± As she spoke, everyone in the Gu family listened with great interest, including a perplexed Gu Xiaozhan. How did she know all this? But of course, Gu Xiaozhan could not interrogate her in front of the whole Gu family clan! ¡°This is only your side of the story. Where¡¯s your evidence? Do you expect people to believe you by word of mouth?¡± Gu Yonglei, Gu Yongjin¡¯s sister, spoke up. Beside her was Pei Wei, the heir to the presidential seat of Country A. Gu Yonglei was the youngest daughter of the second wife, and she and Pei Wei were currently in a relationship. She had felt the need to back up her brother, Gu Yongjin, and could not stay silent. The second and fourth households had always been at each other¡¯s throats and had accumulated long-time grievances. It was an opportunity to throw shade at the fourth wife¡¯s family, and they seized it. Moreover, the second wife¡¯s family was all on Pei Wei¡¯s side. Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s power was too great that even the presidential house feared him. Since someone in the powerful Gu family clan was willing to join hands with the presidential house, Pei Wei had no reason to reject them. Pei Wei had arrived a little late and missed the grand entrance of the stunning Mu Anhan that the Gu family kept gossiping about throughout the gathering. Seeing her with his own eyes, he was dazzled. No words could do her enough justice. Jealousy shot through Pei Wei like a fired arrow. Gu Xiaozhan was merely the son of the fourth wife of the Gu family. He did not deserve to be with the most beautiful woman in Country A. This otherworldly beauty should belong to him. However, he was shrewd and hid all his thoughts. No one could guess what he was truly thinking. Mu Anhan grew a little anxious. She had already sent the evidence to her third brother anonymously. Did her third brother not pass it to Gu Xiaozhan? Gu Xiaozhan could¡¯ve just announced all this. Why was he just standing there accepting all the blame? She desperately wanted to protect Gu Xiaozhan from injustice and recklessly professed the truth. She had no hard evidence. How could she prove her words? Mu Anhan frowned slightly and clenched her tiny fists tight, her nails digging into her palms. Suddenly, a warm hand gently covered her shaking fist. Gu Xiaozhan held her hand. His warmth was comforting, and she calmed down right away. It was as if he had given her a calming sedative. She realized then that he had anticipated this and had a plan in place. Sure enough, Gu Xiaozhan gestured for the servants to turn on the TV. It was the 6.30 pm news. The head of the police department held a press conference. They were replaying the news reports and announcing the latest progress on the Sanwan bridge, the police answering cause and effect questions. His response to the press was the same as Mu Anhan¡¯s, almost word for word. Mu Anhan thought, ¡®The heavens are helping me!¡¯ ¡°This is the most authoritative official announcement. Do you still not believe it?¡± Gu Yonglei opened her mouth to retaliate, but Pei Wei stopped her. He acted like Gu Xiaozhan had been in the right all along. He smiled and said, ¡°Xiaozhan was innocent regarding the Sanwan bridge incident. Truly, trouble can come from anywhere. We¡¯re just glad that you¡¯re safe.¡± Mu Anhan felt that Pei Wei was a total hypocrite. He had wanted Gu Xiaozhan to die in the explosion but acted as though he cared about his well-being. Then again, he was from a prominent political family, groomed to be the next president. Hypocrisy, lies, and deception were second nature to him. Huo Yiwen glanced at Gu Zhentao, who was in a lousy mood. She held his hand beseechingly. ¡°Zhentao, Xiaozhan is innocent. What is the matter?¡± ¡°Tell the butler to serve the dishes. Let¡¯s eat first!¡± Gu Zhentao was used to confrontations and fights for many years. He forcefully pulled himself together. When everyone was seated at the dining table, Gu Xiaozhan grabbed Mu Anhan¡¯s wrist and pulled her into a corner. Her shimmering 10cm high diamond heels made her nearly eye-level with him. Gu Xiaozhan gazed deeply into her eyes, his black ones reflecting her beauty back at her. She entreated softly, ¡°Hubby, what¡¯s wrong?¡± ¡°How did you know all those things?¡± Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s tone was colder and more serious than ever. Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation ¡°Xiaozhan is innocent. He is a straightforward type of man. He doesn¡¯t love Tang Xue, so her threats to end her life did not affect him. Tang Xue was a vengeful b*tch willing to die to ruin Xiaozhan¡¯s honor!¡± Mu Anhan¡¯s passionate speech was crisp and crystal clear, like the crunch of fresh snow underfoot, echoing across the estate. ¡°Jiang Fan is Tang Xue¡¯s admirer who set the bomb on Sanwan bridge. Jiang Fan was a talented student in the Chemistry Department, but he didn¡¯t use his talents to build the country and society. Instead, he blew it up because he is antisocial.¡± As she spoke, everyone in the Gu family listened with great interest, including a perplexed Gu Xiaozhan. How did she know all this? But of course, Gu Xiaozhan could not interrogate her in front of the whole Gu family clan! ¡°This is only your side of the story. Where¡¯s your evidence? Do you expect people to believe you by word of mouth?¡± Gu Yonglei, Gu Yongjin¡¯s sister, spoke up. Beside her was Pei Wei, the heir to the presidential seat of Country A. Gu Yonglei was the youngest daughter of the second wife, and she and Pei Wei were currently in a relationship. She had felt the need to back up her brother, Gu Yongjin, and could not stay silent. The second and fourth households had always been at each other¡¯s throats and had accumulated long-time grievances. It was an opportunity to throw shade at the fourth wife¡¯s family, and they seized it. Moreover, the second wife¡¯s family was all on Pei Wei¡¯s side. Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s power was too great that even the presidential house feared him. Since someone in the powerful Gu family clan was willing to join hands with the presidential house, Pei Wei had no reason to reject them. Pei Wei had arrived a little late and missed the grand entrance of the stunning Mu Anhan that the Gu family kept gossiping about throughout the gathering. Seeing her with his own eyes, he was dazzled. No words could do her enough justice. Jealousy shot through Pei Wei like a fired arrow. Gu Xiaozhan was merely the son of the fourth wife of the Gu family. He did not deserve to be with the most beautiful woman in Country A. This otherworldly beauty should belong to him. However, he was shrewd and hid all his thoughts. No one could guess what he was truly thinking. Mu Anhan grew a little anxious. She had already sent the evidence to her third brother anonymously. Did her third brother not pass it to Gu Xiaozhan? Gu Xiaozhan could¡¯ve just announced all this. Why was he just standing there accepting all the blame? She desperately wanted to protect Gu Xiaozhan from injustice and recklessly professed the truth. She had no hard evidence. How could she prove her words? Mu Anhan frowned slightly and clenched her tiny fists tight, her nails digging into her palms. Suddenly, a warm hand gently covered her shaking fist. Gu Xiaozhan held her hand. His warmth was comforting, and she calmed down right away. It was as if he had given her a calming sedative. She realized then that he had anticipated this and had a plan in place. Sure enough, Gu Xiaozhan gestured for the servants to turn on the TV. It was the 6.30 pm news. The head of the police department held a press conference. They were replaying the news reports and announcing the latest progress on the Sanwan bridge, the police answering cause and effect questions. His response to the press was the same as Mu Anhan¡¯s, almost word for word. Mu Anhan thought, ¡®The heavens are helping me!¡¯ ¡°This is the most authoritative official announcement. Do you still not believe it?¡± Gu Yonglei opened her mouth to retaliate, but Pei Wei stopped her. He acted like Gu Xiaozhan had been in the right all along. He smiled and said, ¡°Xiaozhan was innocent regarding the Sanwan bridge incident. Truly, trouble can come from anywhere. We¡¯re just glad that you¡¯re safe.¡± Mu Anhan felt that Pei Wei was a total hypocrite. He had wanted Gu Xiaozhan to die in the explosion but acted as though he cared about his well-being. Then again, he was from a prominent political family, groomed to be the next president. Hypocrisy, lies, and deception were second nature to him. Huo Yiwen glanced at Gu Zhentao, who was in a lousy mood. She held his hand beseechingly. ¡°Zhentao, Xiaozhan is innocent. What is the matter?¡± ¡°Tell the butler to serve the dishes. Let¡¯s eat first!¡± Gu Zhentao was used to confrontations and fights for many years. He forcefully pulled himself together. When everyone was seated at the dining table, Gu Xiaozhan grabbed Mu Anhan¡¯s wrist and pulled her into a corner. Her shimmering 10cm high diamond heels made her nearly eye-level with him. Gu Xiaozhan gazed deeply into her eyes, his black ones reflecting her beauty back at her. She entreated softly, ¡°Hubby, what¡¯s wrong?¡± ¡°How did you know all those things?¡± Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s tone was colder and more serious than ever. Chapter 39 Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation In the words of Murphy¡¯s Law, anything that can go wrong will go wrong. Mu Anhan had been in a hurry to defend him and did not realize that she should not know what she had revealed. Now Gu Xiaozhan was forcing her to face the music. However, she dealt with it calmly. ¡°Hubby, didn¡¯t the news already show it? I saw it on the earlier news broadcast time!¡± Gu Xiaozhan didn¡¯t know why, but his gut told him she was lying. If she learned about it in the news broadcast, why did she not say so? Why would she clench her little fists and look lost? Ultimately, he had to ask the servants to turn on the TV to prove her words with the news broadcast. How did she know so much? It was the exact same evidence Mu Shaochen had received! Was she the hacker, Old A? The wheels started to turn in Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s mind. She was Mu Shaochen¡¯s biological sister. Before she got married, she was the closest to Mu Shaochen. Moreover, Mu Shaochen was crazy protective of his sister and showered her with overbearing attention and affection. Did she learn Computer Science from Mu Shaochen? After their forced shotgun marriage, Mu Anhan stopped being close to Mu Shaochen because he was Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s confidant. She stayed angry at Mu Shaochen for a long time because she hated Gu Xiaozhan. Now there was a new issue she was unwilling to talk to him about, like who was Old A? And how did she really know all that information? Combined with Mu Shaochen¡¯s uncharacteristic defense of the hacker, Old A, were the siblings playing tricks under his nose? ¡°Hubby¡­¡± Mu Anhan tugged at his sleeve lightly, looking wide-eyed and innocent. His predatory eyes were sharp as he looked at her like prey. What was he thinking? Was he suspecting her of something? Mu Anhan did not want to disclose her Old A persona because she knew her hacking skills were not worth mentioning and did not want to waste his time. Gu Xiaozhan seemed to believe her lie. ¡°Let¡¯s eat.¡± Mu Anhan secretly heaved a sigh of relief, but Gu Xiaozhan caught it. He held her hand and led her to the dining table. He pulled a chair like a gentleman and let Mu Anhan sit first. Mu Anhan felt like her husband was extremely enchanting at the moment. He was being charmingly gentlemanly. It felt great being pampered by him! However, once this sneaky man took off his gentleman¡¯s hat, he was a wolf in sheep¡¯s clothing! She smiled sweetly at him, oblivious. ¡°Hubby, you sit too.¡± Gu Xiaozhan sat beside her and placed a possessive arm on the back of her chair, exuding territorial testosterone. Gu Yonglei and Pei Wei sat opposite them. Weren¡¯t they rumored to be like fire and water? Didn¡¯t Mrs. Gu always cause trouble for Mr. Gu? On the contrary, they were so loving and sweet when attending a banquet together. At the dining table of the rich, eating was like chewing wax. Mu Anhan could not find her appetite. She could not enjoy many of the uncommon delicacies before her. Fortunately, her husband knew what she liked to eat. While he chatted with others, he still accurately picked out what she liked and put it on her plate. After the meal, Gu Xiaozhan got swarmed by his family, all vying for his attention and favor. Mu Anhan went to the yard to get some fresh air and took out her phone to play a game. ¡°Seventh Aunt¡­¡± Feng Siling was the granddaughter of the first wife, and her mother was the eldest daughter of the Gu family. She was married to Country A¡¯s oil tycoon, and she was the pearl in the palm of the Gu and Feng families. Despite being only 18, aside from not being as pretty as Mu Anhan, her skin was not as supple and smooth, though she was obviously younger by a few years. Feng Siling could not hide her jealousy of Mu Anhan at all! ¡°Siling, what¡¯s up?¡± Mu Anhan could not believe that such a distinguished young lady would talk to her first. Feng Siling raised her chin, saying arrogantly, ¡°I heard that Seventh Aunt has a talent for painting. There¡¯s a spot outside Grandpa¡¯s house that is pretty to paint. Come with me, Seventh Aunt; let¡¯s go paint together!¡± ¡°Alright, let me inform Xiaozhan first,¡± Mu Anhan replied. ¡°Seventh Uncle and Grandpa are discussing serious national affairs; there¡¯s no need to bother him for such a small matter!¡± Feng Siling did not want her to have contact with Gu Xiaozhan. Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation In the words of Murphy¡¯s Law, anything that can go wrong will go wrong. Mu Anhan had been in a hurry to defend him and did not realize that she should not know what she had revealed. Now Gu Xiaozhan was forcing her to face the music. However, she dealt with it calmly. ¡°Hubby, didn¡¯t the news already show it? I saw it on the earlier news broadcast time!¡± Gu Xiaozhan didn¡¯t know why, but his gut told him she was lying. If she learned about it in the news broadcast, why did she not say so? Why would she clench her little fists and look lost? Ultimately, he had to ask the servants to turn on the TV to prove her words with the news broadcast. How did she know so much? It was the exact same evidence Mu Shaochen had received! Was she the hacker, Old A? The wheels started to turn in Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s mind. She was Mu Shaochen¡¯s biological sister. Before she got married, she was the closest to Mu Shaochen. Moreover, Mu Shaochen was crazy protective of his sister and showered her with overbearing attention and affection. Did she learn Computer Science from Mu Shaochen? After their forced shotgun marriage, Mu Anhan stopped being close to Mu Shaochen because he was Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s confidant. She stayed angry at Mu Shaochen for a long time because she hated Gu Xiaozhan. Now there was a new issue she was unwilling to talk to him about, like who was Old A? And how did she really know all that information? Combined with Mu Shaochen¡¯s uncharacteristic defense of the hacker, Old A, were the siblings playing tricks under his nose? ¡°Hubby¡­¡± Mu Anhan tugged at his sleeve lightly, looking wide-eyed and innocent. His predatory eyes were sharp as he looked at her like prey. What was he thinking? Was he suspecting her of something? Mu Anhan did not want to disclose her Old A persona because she knew her hacking skills were not worth mentioning and did not want to waste his time. Gu Xiaozhan seemed to believe her lie. ¡°Let¡¯s eat.¡± Mu Anhan secretly heaved a sigh of relief, but Gu Xiaozhan caught it. He held her hand and led her to the dining table. He pulled a chair like a gentleman and let Mu Anhan sit first. Mu Anhan felt like her husband was extremely enchanting at the moment. He was being charmingly gentlemanly. It felt great being pampered by him! However, once this sneaky man took off his gentleman¡¯s hat, he was a wolf in sheep¡¯s clothing! She smiled sweetly at him, oblivious. ¡°Hubby, you sit too.¡± Gu Xiaozhan sat beside her and placed a possessive arm on the back of her chair, exuding territorial testosterone. Gu Yonglei and Pei Wei sat opposite them. Weren¡¯t they rumored to be like fire and water? Didn¡¯t Mrs. Gu always cause trouble for Mr. Gu? On the contrary, they were so loving and sweet when attending a banquet together. At the dining table of the rich, eating was like chewing wax. Mu Anhan could not find her appetite. She could not enjoy many of the uncommon delicacies before her. Fortunately, her husband knew what she liked to eat. While he chatted with others, he still accurately picked out what she liked and put it on her plate. After the meal, Gu Xiaozhan got swarmed by his family, all vying for his attention and favor. Mu Anhan went to the yard to get some fresh air and took out her phone to play a game. ¡°Seventh Aunt¡­¡± Feng Siling was the granddaughter of the first wife, and her mother was the eldest daughter of the Gu family. She was married to Country A¡¯s oil tycoon, and she was the pearl in the palm of the Gu and Feng families. Despite being only 18, aside from not being as pretty as Mu Anhan, her skin was not as supple and smooth, though she was obviously younger by a few years. Feng Siling could not hide her jealousy of Mu Anhan at all! ¡°Siling, what¡¯s up?¡± Mu Anhan could not believe that such a distinguished young lady would talk to her first. Feng Siling raised her chin, saying arrogantly, ¡°I heard that Seventh Aunt has a talent for painting. There¡¯s a spot outside Grandpa¡¯s house that is pretty to paint. Come with me, Seventh Aunt; let¡¯s go paint together!¡± ¡°Alright, let me inform Xiaozhan first,¡± Mu Anhan replied. ¡°Seventh Uncle and Grandpa are discussing serious national affairs; there¡¯s no need to bother him for such a small matter!¡± Feng Siling did not want her to have contact with Gu Xiaozhan. Chapter 40 Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Feng Siling ordered her two bodyguards to block Mu Anhan¡¯s path. Mu Anhan was alarmed. She did not have any contact with Feng Siling in her previous life. What would Feng Siling gain by doing this? She couldn¡¯t go to Gu Xiaozhan now, and although she didn¡¯t know what Feng Siling was up to, it clearly wasn¡¯t anything good. ¡°Siling, you haven¡¯t even taken your easel!¡± Mu Anhan kept her expression calm and spoke gently. ¡°No worries, my bodyguard will send it over,¡± Feng Siling said forcefully. Mu Anhan hid her phone in her palm and said brightly, ¡°Let¡¯s go!¡± When the group of four reached the entrance of the Gu family villa, Feng Siling walked faster, like she was in a hurry. Mu Anhan¡¯s high heels made it difficult for her to walk, and she fell to the ground. She quickly turned her back on them and hid her phone under her skirt, unlocking the screen and speed dialing Gu Xiozhan. She was glad that the first phone call she made since her reincarnation would be to Gu Xiaozhan. Gu Xiaozhan grew weary, tired of family gatherings. They never talked about family ties, only their own interests. There wasn¡¯t much familiarity between them; it felt like another networking dinner. He saw Mu Anhan calling his phone, so he left the crowd to a quiet place to answer. Feng Siling¡¯s voice came from the other end of the line, urging, ¡°Hurry up, get up!¡± ¡°Siling, I sprained my foot. It hurts so much. I don¡¯t think I can go with you outside the villa to paint,¡± Mu Anhan said, stalling for time. ¡°You two, help her up!¡± Feng Siling ordered, pointing at her bodyguards. ¡°Stop!¡± Mu Anhan said coldly, ¡°Siling, your Seventh Uncle doesn¡¯t allow any man to touch even a single strand of hair on my head. How dare you ask your bodyguard to touch me? Aren¡¯t you afraid of the consequences of your uncle getting angry?¡± Feng Siling, like everyone else, was most afraid of Gu Xiaozhan. However, if Mu Anhan disappeared tonight, Gu Xiaozhan would be none the wiser. ¡°Seventh Uncle¡¯s wife is injured; the bodyguards have no choice but to help you up. I¡¯m sure Seventh Uncle won¡¯t mind.¡± Feng Siling gave the two bodyguards a pointed look. The two bodyguards immediately moved to grab Mu Anhan from both sides. When they were 5cm away, Mu Anhan growled harshly, ¡°If you dare lay a finger on me, my husband, Gu Xiaozhan, will chop off your hands!¡± Everyone knew of Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s possessiveness over Mu Anhan. It had reached the point of paranoia and darkness! The two bodyguards froze, not daring to take a step closer. ¡®Trash!¡¯ Feng Siling cursed under her breath. ¡°If you don¡¯t help Seventh Aunt up now, I¡¯ll throw you into the sea to feed the sharks!¡± Either way, they faced death, so the two bodyguards did as ordered! They reached for Mu Anhan again. Mu Anhan stuffed her phone into her stocking and stood up with difficulty. ¡°Get lost! I¡¯ll walk on my own!¡± Mu Anhan called out to Gu Xiaozhan in her heart, praying that he was listening. She chose to limp for his sake. Despite being bullied and possibly abducted, she only thought of Gu Xiaozhan. She knew he hated anyone else touching her, so she bravely bore the pain of her injury. When they arrived at the gates, a Cadillac was parked there. Under the cold blue moonlight, a tall figure stood in front of the car. His refined face was like a classic ink painting. Zhou Jingyi? Mu Anhan did not expect Zhou Jingyi to be so insidious and make a pact with Feng Siling just to trick her! ¡°Hanhan, come, get in the car!¡± Zhou Jingyi opened the car door. ¡°I¡¯ll take you away now! We used to live in a paradise like in the fairy tales; we can do it again!¡± Mu Anhan slapped him hard across the face. ¡°Zhou Jingyi, did you not understand what I said? Get away from me! Otherwise, I swear to beat you up every time I see you!¡± Zhou Jingyi did not dodge, and his head snapped to the side. His fair face turned red from Mu Anhan¡¯s slap, but he smiled at her softly. ¡°I¡¯m sorry; I know you¡¯re upset with me for being late! I¡¯ll take you out of this sea of suffering now! We¡¯ll get away from the devil!¡± Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Feng Siling ordered her two bodyguards to block Mu Anhan¡¯s path. Mu Anhan was alarmed. She did not have any contact with Feng Siling in her previous life. What would Feng Siling gain by doing this? She couldn¡¯t go to Gu Xiaozhan now, and although she didn¡¯t know what Feng Siling was up to, it clearly wasn¡¯t anything good. ¡°Siling, you haven¡¯t even taken your easel!¡± Mu Anhan kept her expression calm and spoke gently. ¡°No worries, my bodyguard will send it over,¡± Feng Siling said forcefully. Mu Anhan hid her phone in her palm and said brightly, ¡°Let¡¯s go!¡± When the group of four reached the entrance of the Gu family villa, Feng Siling walked faster, like she was in a hurry. Mu Anhan¡¯s high heels made it difficult for her to walk, and she fell to the ground. She quickly turned her back on them and hid her phone under her skirt, unlocking the screen and speed dialing Gu Xiozhan. She was glad that the first phone call she made since her reincarnation would be to Gu Xiaozhan. Gu Xiaozhan grew weary, tired of family gatherings. They never talked about family ties, only their own interests. There wasn¡¯t much familiarity between them; it felt like another networking dinner. He saw Mu Anhan calling his phone, so he left the crowd to a quiet place to answer. Feng Siling¡¯s voice came from the other end of the line, urging, ¡°Hurry up, get up!¡± ¡°Siling, I sprained my foot. It hurts so much. I don¡¯t think I can go with you outside the villa to paint,¡± Mu Anhan said, stalling for time. ¡°You two, help her up!¡± Feng Siling ordered, pointing at her bodyguards. ¡°Stop!¡± Mu Anhan said coldly, ¡°Siling, your Seventh Uncle doesn¡¯t allow any man to touch even a single strand of hair on my head. How dare you ask your bodyguard to touch me? Aren¡¯t you afraid of the consequences of your uncle getting angry?¡± Feng Siling, like everyone else, was most afraid of Gu Xiaozhan. However, if Mu Anhan disappeared tonight, Gu Xiaozhan would be none the wiser. ¡°Seventh Uncle¡¯s wife is injured; the bodyguards have no choice but to help you up. I¡¯m sure Seventh Uncle won¡¯t mind.¡± Feng Siling gave the two bodyguards a pointed look. The two bodyguards immediately moved to grab Mu Anhan from both sides. When they were 5cm away, Mu Anhan growled harshly, ¡°If you dare lay a finger on me, my husband, Gu Xiaozhan, will chop off your hands!¡± Everyone knew of Gu Xiaozhan¡¯s possessiveness over Mu Anhan. It had reached the point of paranoia and darkness! The two bodyguards froze, not daring to take a step closer. ¡®Trash!¡¯ Feng Siling cursed under her breath. ¡°If you don¡¯t help Seventh Aunt up now, I¡¯ll throw you into the sea to feed the sharks!¡± Either way, they faced death, so the two bodyguards did as ordered! They reached for Mu Anhan again. Mu Anhan stuffed her phone into her stocking and stood up with difficulty. ¡°Get lost! I¡¯ll walk on my own!¡± Mu Anhan called out to Gu Xiaozhan in her heart, praying that he was listening. She chose to limp for his sake. Despite being bullied and possibly abducted, she only thought of Gu Xiaozhan. She knew he hated anyone else touching her, so she bravely bore the pain of her injury. When they arrived at the gates, a Cadillac was parked there. Under the cold blue moonlight, a tall figure stood in front of the car. His refined face was like a classic ink painting. Zhou Jingyi? Mu Anhan did not expect Zhou Jingyi to be so insidious and make a pact with Feng Siling just to trick her! ¡°Hanhan, come, get in the car!¡± Zhou Jingyi opened the car door. ¡°I¡¯ll take you away now! We used to live in a paradise like in the fairy tales; we can do it again!¡± Mu Anhan slapped him hard across the face. ¡°Zhou Jingyi, did you not understand what I said? Get away from me! Otherwise, I swear to beat you up every time I see you!¡± Zhou Jingyi did not dodge, and his head snapped to the side. His fair face turned red from Mu Anhan¡¯s slap, but he smiled at her softly. ¡°I¡¯m sorry; I know you¡¯re upset with me for being late! I¡¯ll take you out of this sea of suffering now! We¡¯ll get away from the devil!¡±