Chapter 616: Side Story 029 If you're a man, don't hurt Xin Zaozao (Second update)

After Xin Zaozao left.

Mu Cidian went online and, together with his studio staff, continued to develop the mobile game.

The phone rang.

Mu Cidian glanced at the caller ID.

He directly hung up.

The endless ringing of the phone persisted.

Mu Cidian finally gave in and answered.

As soon as the call was connected, Wan Quan’s furious voice came through: “Mu Cidian, you ungrateful son, where are you?!”

“You know exactly where I am.”

“Come back to me!”

“I’m not coming back.”

“Mu Cidian!”

“I told you, I’m not coming back, if there’s nothing else, I’m going to turn off my phone.”

“Mu Cidian, do you have to act as Xin Zaozao’s gigolo? Do you have to grovel at her feet? Can’t you do some decent work? Are you worthy of our Mu ancestors?!”

“That’s my business.”

“Mu Cidian, come back to me, come back from Xin Zaozao!” Wan Quan’s voice was loud and shrill.

Mu Cidian said, “Mom, what on earth do you want?”

Mu Cidian put down his computer, took his phone and stepped away.

“Stay away from that cheap woman Xin Zaozao!”

“Okay, then let’s go back to living in our old house, going back to days where we can’t afford meals. Let’s give back everything you’re wearing, using and bought – return it, all of it, to Xin Zaozao!” Mu Cidian spoke harshly and didn’t hide his anger.

“Are you threatening me, Mu Cidian? You’re threatening me!”

“These things belong to Xin Zaozao. Since you dislike her so much, give them back!”

“Mu Cidian, are you provoking me!” Wan Quan screamed!

“I’m just presenting you the facts! The truth is, I am now pleasing Xin Zaozao for us to have a better life. If you really don’t want it, then give everything back to her.” Mu Cidian said, word for word.

Wan Quan was left speechless by Mu Cidian’s words.

She certainly didn’t want to go back to the bitter days of their past!

Mu Cidian said, “If you want a better life, don’t stir up trouble. If you can’t accept what I’m doing then pretend you don’t know! I promise, the only person Xin Zaozao will insult is me, just behave, she won’t come looking for you!”

“So Mu Cidian, you mean to say that, apart from pleasing women, you can’t find any other way for us mother and son to make a decent living? Are you now reliant on others to keep you?”

Mu Cidian, repressing his feelings, gritted out, “Mom, this is all I can tell you. If you can’t accept it, you can sever ties with me.”

After he finished.

Mu Cidian abruptly hung up the phone without any hesitation.

He really didn’t want to hear his mother’s non-stop nagging anymore.

Enough was enough.

If he could.

He genuinely wanted to sever all connections with her.

On many occasions, he found himself wishing how great it would be if Wan Quan were not his biological mother.

He was truly afraid that one day he would really abandon Wan Quan and sever all ties of mother and son with her.

He immediately shut down his phone.

Returning to his computer, he tried to calm his emotions and get back to work.

Just after 5 p.m.

Mu Cidian turned on his phone and texted Xin Zaozao.

He wanted to ask if she would be coming home for dinner tonight?

Just as he started typing, he hesitated and dialed her directly instead.

She answered.

“Are you coming home for dinner tonight?” asked Mu Cidian.

“This is Song Lifei,” answered the person on the other end.

Mu Cidian paused, then said, “Could you please let Xin Zaozao know and ask if she will be coming home for dinner tonight?”

“She won’t, she has a dinner engagement tonight.”

“Alright,” Mu Cidian nodded.

He was about to end the call.

Song Lifei suddenly said, “Mu Cidian, let’s have a chat.”

“Okay.”

“Wait for me a moment. I’ll call you from my personal phone.”

“Okay.”

Mu Cidian ended the call.

A moment later.

Song Lifei called.

“Mu Cidian,” Song Lifei called his name.

“Say what you want to say.”

“Are you aware that I’m pursuing Xin Zaozao?”

“I am.”

“Name your price, and I’ll give it to you,” Song Lifei tersely said.

Mu Cidian didn’t respond.

“I previously offered a startup fund which you turned down, yet you agreed to Xin Zaozao supporting you financially. Doesn’t it seem more shameful to be kept by someone?” Song Lifei asked him.

Mu Cidian nodded. “That’s my business.”

“I just don’t understand. What’s wrong with accepting a loan from me to make a comeback? Why must you humble yourself beneath Xin Zaozao? Do you believe there is still a chance between the two of you? Considering your mother’s attitude towards Xin Zaozao last night, do you think a reconciliation is possible between you two?”

“It’s not.”

“If it’s not, why not completely sever ties with Xin Zaozao? Isn’t it better for each of you to live your separate lives? Isn’t it meaningless the way you are entangled and tormenting each other? All you are doing is wasting Xin Zaozao’s time and happiness. Mu Cidian, I really don’t understand why you’re sticking to Xin Zaozao. Is it for money? A chance to take back the Xin Group? Or do you actually love her? Regardless of the reason, don’t you think your actions are shameless?”

Mu Cidian held his phone tightly without responding.

Song Lifei said, “If you truly care about Xin Zaozao, I suggest you keep your distance. There is no happiness if the two of you are together.”

Mu Cidian remained silent.

“Mu Cidian, as a man, stop hurting Xin Zaozao.”

After Song Lifei finished speaking, he promptly hung up the phone.

The moment he hung up.

He turned his head and saw Xin Zaozao.

Xin Zaozao had a scheduled interview this afternoon. She had booked it a long time ago and had completely forgotten about it. If it wasn’t for her secretary reminding her this morning, she would have certainly forgotten.

She had just finished the interview and saw the connected call with Mu Cidian on her phone, which had been left across the room. She moved towards Song Lifei.

And then, she heard Song Lifei’s conversation with Mu Cidian.

Song Lifei turned to see Xin Zaozao. He showed no remorse for what he had just said and spoke bluntly, “This is what I believe is best for both of you.”

“Please refrain from meddling in my affairs,” said Xin Zaozao coldly.

“I believe you’re both making a mistake.”

“That’s between him and I.”

“Xin Zaozao.” Song Lifei called, pulling her back as she tried to leave, “I can stop pursuing you, I can suppress my feelings and watch you date other men, but that man shouldn’t be Mu Cidian. You know Wan Quan’s attitude towards you and you know Mu Cidian will never let her go. If the two of you are together, it would only bring pain to yourselves!”

“I won’t be with Mu Cidian.”

“Why are you maintaining this relationship with him if you’re not together?” Song Lifei seemed a bit aggressive.

“That’s my business.”

“Xin Zaozao, why are you clinging to the past! Like this, you and Mu Cidian won’t move on, and you won’t be happy!”

“Song Lifei, don’t you think you’re meddling too much?”

“I don’t want to see you like this.”

“I also don’t want to see you like this!” Xin Zaozao’s face sank, “You’d better understand your position, CEO Song.”

Xin Zaozao seemed to be distancing herself from Song Lifei by leveraging her position.

Song Lifei was looking at Xin Zaozao’s demeanor.

He asked, “Do you still like Mu Cidian?”

Xin Zaozao’s eyes flickered slightly.

“Otherwise, I can’t find any reason why you still need to maintain the current relationship with him.”

Xin Zaozao didn’t answer.

She simply turned around and walked away.

As she left, she said, “Song Lifei, from now on, don’t overstep your boundaries.”

Song Lifei’s eyes were slightly red.

He seemed to have underestimated the emotions between Mu Cidian and Xin Zaozao.

“My cellphone, without my permission, please don’t touch it.”

With that said, Xin Zaozao disappeared before Song Lifei’s eyes.

Song Lifei clenched his fists, his body trembling uncontrollably.

Just yesterday, Xin Zaozao threatened him not to interfere in her affairs, even asked him to resign willingly. He knew that once he became the CEO of a company, he would be involved in all aspects of the company’s operations. It’s definitely not something to just let go.

He didn’t believe that Xin Zaozao had no feelings for Mu Cidian!

It’s just that she had been through too much and didn’t want to admit it!

“CEO Song.” The voice of Secretary Yan came from his side.

Song Lifei’s eyes flickered slightly.

He forcefully suppressed the redness in his eyes.

Secretary Yan said, “That you and Chairwoman Xin…”

“It’s nothing.” Song Lifei turned around.

He coldly walked past her.

Secretary Yan watched Song Lifei.

Her heart was somewhat bitter.

In CEO Song’s eyes, except for Chairwoman Xin, probably no one else exists.

…

After receiving a phone call from Song Lifei, Mu Cidian had been standing by the French window.

In his mind, he kept repeating the words Song Lifei said: “If you’re a man, stop hurting Xin Zaozao.”

He smiled inexplicably.

The Xin Zaozao now, should be quite unassailable, right?

He adjusted his emotions.

Xin Zaozao wouldn’t be coming back for dinner tonight, and he himself wasn’t hungry either. The studio was also closed for the day, and he didn’t feel like working. After some thought, he dialed Yin Qin’s number.

Yin Qin was incredibly flabbergasted, “Mu Cidian, you’ve finally deigned to call me again? What, you have remembered an old friend? Wants to go out for a drink? Wants a heart-to-heart talk? I’m free tonight!”

Mu Cidian genuinely admired Yin Qin’s demeanor.

As if he could be nonchalant about anything, living carefree every day.

But in the end, Yin Qin was happy.

He said, “No, need a favor from you.”

“What’s up?” Yin Qin frowned, “I don’t loan out my wife.”

Mu Cidian smiled, “No, it’s…”

Mu Cidian suddenly stopped talking.

“What is it? Don’t beat around the bush, okay?” Yin Qin was a bit impatient.

Mu Cidian thought for a moment, “I’ll send you a message.”

“…What’s making Mu Cidian so tongue-tied.”

Yin Qin had to hang up the phone.

He casually picked up an apple from the coffee table and started eating.

A bit later, a message from Mu Cidian arrived.

The message read, “How are you in bed?”

Yin Qin instantly spat out all the apple chunks in his mouth.

Right in front of him, Xiaolang was playing with toys.

Xiaolang was sprayed all over his face.

Luo Xiaolang was playing with their son by the side.

Seeing Yin Qin’s appearance, her face immediately changed.

Yin Qin, scared, hurriedly wiped Xiaolang’s face.

Xiaolang actually thought it was fun and giggled non-stop.

While wiping, Yin Qin felt a chill down his spine.

He seemed to hear the sound of cracking joints next to him.

“Xiaolang…I …I was just startled by a message from Mu Cidian, it wasn’t on purpose, look our Xiaolang thought I was playing a game with him.” Yin Qin hurriedly explained.

“Playing a game, right?” Luo Xiaolang gritted her teeth, “I’ll play with you.”

“Xiaolang, I am your dear husband, please be gentle…ah!”

The villa echoed with deafening noises.

Yin Bin and Miss Qin had just returned home from abroad few days ago. Just as they were descending the stairs with their son in their arms, they heard the sound of Yin Qin squealing like a pig, no need to guess, he was being disciplined by Xiaolang.

They went over.

Just as they arrived, they saw Yin Qin resisting, and in the process, pinning Luo Xiaolang onto the couch.

“I want to rise from oppression, peasants sing songs.”

The next second.

They did something “inappropriate for children.”

Xiaolang was still excited by the side.

Miss Qin was a bit speechless.

She picked up Xiaolang, and didn’t seem surprised, “Stop watching, your dad and mom are making a sister for you.”

“Ah!” Yin Qin screamed like a pig again.

Luo Xiaolang wiped her lips.

Her face was rather red at that moment.

She glared at Yin Qin and got up and walked away.

“Damn Luo Xiaolang, you don’t even know that you ruined your own happiness for the rest of your life.”

Luo Xiaolang ignored him.

“Didn’t we agree on another daughter?” Yin Qin looked somewhat wronged.

Actually, Luo Xiaolang’s face was quite red.

She just didn’t know why Yin Qin could be aroused by anything anywhere.