Chapter 169
Falling For The Contract Bride
Chapter 169 I Love You, Thatâs None of Your Business
Zhu Sha looked at Lu Junnian coyly.
The makeup she wore and the dress she put on were simple yet elegant, just like Mu Zhi.
Lu Junnian ended up lifting Zhu Sha off the floor, bringing her upstairs, and gently put her into the bed.
Zhu Sha was the more enthusiastic one between the two.
She passionately clung onto Lu Junnianâs neck and eagerly rubbed herself into him.
There was hesitance in Lu Junnianâs gaze, but it transformed into affection amid Zhu Shaâs zestfulness.
While the two were tangled up, Lu Junnian suddenly shouted, âMu Zhi, I love you.â
Those words stunned Zhu Sha into a brief stiffness. However, Lu Junnian had jammed into her at this
point. The mixed feelings of heartache and delight came over her as she shut her eyes and allowed her
tears to stream down her cheeks.
Seeing the change in Zhu Shaâs face, Lu Junnian did not relent.
He accelerated all the way and hit the homerun before letting go of Zhu Sha, quietly stood to his feet,
and headed to the lounge for a cigarette.
Zhu Sha stayed in bed for a moment before getting up. She slowly pulled on a shirt and followed
behind him.
When he saw Zhu Sha, Lu Junnian promptly put out the cigarette in between his fingers and opened
the window to air the room.
Then, he said to Zhu Sha casually, âSorry.â
In response, Zhu Sha smiled lightly, âSorry for what? I donât need your apology.â
âDid you know? You also called out Mu Zhiâs name during our first time. You were drunk and shouted
her name throughout the entire process.â
âThen, why didnât you retaliate?â
He stared at Zhu Sha with a frown.
Zhu Shaâs placid smile made him look like a scumbag.
âI donât care. Throughout all these years of loving you, youâve never accepted me. I knew long ago that
you love Mu Zhi.â
âBut I love you, thatâs none of your business. All you need to do is to accept my love for you.â
âIsnât that exactly how you love Mu Zhi?â
At that point, Zhu Sha suddenly stopped talking. She turned around, indolently headed up the stairs,
and shut the bedroom door.
Hearing the click of the door closing, Lu Junnian pondered briefly before putting on a coat and headed
out.
He got into his car, but had no idea where to go.
He started roaming the town area of City A aimlessly⦠To break the bleak air in the car, he turned on
the radio, listening to the news.
In this instance⦠The news broadcast was covering the wedding of Lu Jinye and Xiao Qingqing.
Lu Jinye fled from his wedding!
Did he do it for Mu Zhi?
Lu Junnianâs hands shuddered involuntarily while a car suddenly turned out of the junction, cutting into
the road right before his car. He did not manage to dodge the car in time and rammed onto the utility
pole by the roadside. In a flash, his forehead was covered in blood and his left arm suffered a fracture.
He barely managed to take out his phone to make an emergency call to the hospital.
â¦
Meanwhile, after letting Lu Jinye take care of his business, Mu Zhi finally let out a slightly relaxed
expression.
It was a massive villa where she and Mu Xiaomu were left alone. She headed up the stairs to take a
peek at Mu Xiaomu.
At this moment, Mu Xiaomu was sleeping soundly. A dash of smile could be seen on her fair and
delicate face, as though in the middle of a beautiful dream.
Mu Zhi could not help but wear a smile at this sight.
When she turned around to head back downstairs, she was alerted by the buzz of her phone.
She rummaged through her bag for her phone and noticed that Linda used Lu Jinyeâs work number to
send her a text.
âThe Public Relations Department has taken care of the situation. The social media is currently trending
towards positive news regarding Mr. Lu.â
âFood for thought: a loveless marriage only leads to a never-ending downward spiral. Internet users
have shown support for Mr. Luâs frankness and decisiveness. They think this is a bold display for true
love.â
âMr. Lu is currently holding a meeting at the Lu Familyâs core business to discuss their development
strategy.â
Then, Lu Jinyeâs work schedule in the coming days followed in an extensive and detailed list.
As soon as Mu Zhi had finished reading the messages, Lindaâs call came in.
âLinda, what is it?â
âHave you received the chairmanâs arrangements?â
âYes, I have, what happened?â
Mu Zhi could not comprehend why Lu Jinye would ask Linda to send her the messages.
In response, Linda giggled softly and said enviously, âMr. Lu is afraid that youâd be worried. So, he
wants to report his schedule to you. Iâve never seen him being so considerate for another woman
before.â
âOh right, Mr. Lu wants to know how is Xiaomu doing now.â
âXiaomu is still asleep.â
Upon receiving Mu Zhiâs reply, Linda swiftly updated Lu Jinye.
Lu Jinye was in a middle of a tense meeting. Despite his unwavering leadership skills, the business
had sustained a sizable impact. After all⦠A business field was comparable to a war zone. There was
no friendship or affection. Everything revolved around pecuniary interests.
However, when Linda informed him that Xiaomu was still asleep, a dash of relief surfaced in the
apathetic air that was clinging onto him.
He told Linda to get back to work, then carried on with his meeting. Linda then went back to see to the
rest of her tasks.
Despite her disinterested front over the call with Linda, Mu Zhi could feel a tinge of delight come over
her, knowing that Lu Jinye cared about her and Mu Xiaomuâs whereabouts.
Not long after, Mu Xiaomu woke up from her pleasant dreams.
Cracking her groggy eyes open, she was greeted with Mu Zhi, and a dazzling smile formed on her
face.
She buried herself into Mu Zhiâs embrace, and said, âMama, I dreamed of papa.â
Mu Zhi let out a tender smile, âWhat about papa?â
âPapa Jinye brought me and mama to the theme park.â
Mu Zhi hesitated. She did not know if she should tell Mu Xiaomu that Lu Jinye was indeed her father.
Through the conversation with Lu Jinye, she had pieced together the information and surmised that
they had a one-night stand all those years ago. Thus, Mu Xiaomu was Lu Jinyeâs daughter.
At that thought, Mu Zhi had decided to let Mu Xiaomu know.
She looked at Mu Xiaomu and said, âThis is not a dream, Lu Jinye is truly Xiaomuâs daddy. We can go
to the park when we get the chance.â
Mu Xiaomu was exhilarated when she heard that.
âMama, did I win papa over? Did I? Did I?â
Listening to the word âwinâ and paired with Mu Xiaomuâs missing earlier that day, Mu Zhi suddenly felt
the urge to break down into tears.
She felt that she had let Mu Xiaomu down.
She had not been courageous enough to pursue what she deserved, resulting a void in Mu Xiaomuâs
upbringing.
Amid immersing in sorrow, the sound of the doorbell probed her back to her senses.
Standing by the door was Lu Yunxi.
Mu Zhi answered the door in confusion, while Lu Yunxi wore a radiant smile, âZhi, I heard you have a
child with Jinye, Master Lu cannot wait to see her.â
âHuh?â
Whatâs happening?
Mu Zhiâs heart skipped a beat.