Chapter 634: Extra 047 Xin Zaozao, won't you listen to an explanation? (Second update)

Mu Cidian was carrying Lei Qian’s suitcase.

Lei Qian was following him closely.

At this moment, Xin Zaozao and Song Lifei were standing in front of them. Behind them were some staff members, probably there to investigate the geographical environment for some investment project.

All four of them looked at each other.

It was Song Lifei who spoke first, “Mu Cidian, why are you with Lei Qian?”

“It’s because of some special circumstances, not what you think,” Lei Qian hurriedly explained.

Mu Cidian did not utter a word.

Xin Zaozao did not utter a word either.

Song Lifei scanned Mu Cidian and Lei Qian up and down. They looked somewhat suspicious. He could not help but ask, “Why are you dragging baggage around?”

“This is my luggage,” Lei Qian quickly responded.

Only when she had spoken did she realize she had made her explanation even less clear.

“Are you going on a trip together?” Song Lifei continued to ask.

“No, it’s not that.”

“Living together?”

“No, no, it’s no such thing.” Lei Qian’s face turned red.

Song Lifei chuckled at Lei Qian’s reaction.

Although they seemed to have a close relationship, he knew Mu Cidian would never do anything to betray Xin Zaozao.

He was only joking around.

“Mu Cidian’s mother fell ill, and since I had the time…” Lei Qian was exaplaning.

Suddenly, Xin Zaozao said, “Let’s go.”

She spoke coldly towards Song Lifei.

She didn’t listen to Lei Qian’s words.

Lei Qian felt somewhat embarrassed.

Xin Zaozao walked past Mu Cidian.

Mu Cidian grabbed her arm.

Xin Zaozao frowned slightly.

“Won’t you listen to the explanation?” Mu Cidian asked her.

Xin Zaozao looked back at Mu Cidian, “What is our relationship?”

Mu Cidian stared back at her.

“We have no relationship, so why should I waste my time listening to so-called explanations.” Xin Zaozao briskly pushed away Mu Cidian’s hand.

Mu Cidian watched her as she strode away.

Song Lifei glanced at Mu Cidian, it was clear there was a rift between the two.

He quickly caught up with Xin Zaozao’s stride and left with her.

Mu Cidian’s face paled.

Lei Qian was also somewhat flustered.

She spoke in a low voice, “Mu Cidian…”

“Let’s go.” Mu Cidian pretended to be fine.

Lei Qian felt a bit guilty.

As she sat in the front seat of Mu Cidian’s car, she glanced at Mu Cidian’s composed expression. She suggested, “Should I explain to Xin Zaozao? I’m afraid she might have misunderstood you.”

“No need, she wouldn’t care.” Mu Cidian drove seriously.

“But I’m afraid she might misunderstand…”

“If she doesn’t care, there’s no misunderstanding,” replied Mu Cidian dryly.

“Does she know about your mother’s situation?” Lei Qian couldn’t help but ask.

“Mhm.”

“Then she should understand. She should understand why you’ve been living with your mother recently. Once Auntie…” Lei Qian seemed unsure about how to proceed.

Mu Cidian did not continue the conversation either.

“Since you two are only temporarily separated, I think you can explain it to her. I believe Xin Zaozao could understand your predicament. Anyone would choose to look after their parents when they’re sick. That’s human nature. Xin Zaozao wouldn’t not understand.”

It’s not that she didn’t understand.

She just couldn’t accept Wan Quan. No matter what, she would not accept Wan Quan, just as Wan Quan would not sympathize with her if Xin Zaozao was sick!

They were like oil and water.

Between the two of them, he could only choose one.

And now as he had chosen to care for his mother, he had to keep his distance from Xin Zaozao.

Seeing that Mu Cidian did not continue speaking, Lei Qian thought it best not to say any more.

She thought to herself, if Xin Zaozao truly loved Mu Cidian, she would be able to understand all of Mu Cidian’s actions. Otherwise, Xin Zaozao truly lacked humanity.

The two of them returned to Wan Quan’s house.

Wan Quan seemed to be in good spirits. After a long hospital stay, she was pleased to finally be home.

Seeing them return, she was very friendly.

Lei Qian put her luggage in Wan Quan’s room.

Wan Quan smiled, “You’ll have a chance to share a bed with Mu Cidian.”

“Auntie,” Lei Qian was somewhat shy, “I’m really just here to keep you company, it has nothing to do with Mu Cidian.”

“You really think I don’t know what you’re thinking.”

“Auntie, I really don’t.” Lei Qian was anxious to explain.

“Alright, alright, I believe you,” Wan Quan said helplessly.

Blushing, Lei Qian continued sorting out her belongings.

Watching Lei Qian tirelessly pack, Wan Quan silently pondered.

It had to be said that Lei Qian, whether in terms of her looks, family background, or her abilities, was far from matching with Mu Cidian.

However, this girl’s loyalty in staying by her side since she fell ill had evoked some feelings of gratitude in her.

Furthermore, if Mu Cidian had to be with someone other than Xin Zaozao, she preferred it to be Lei Qian, who, by any measure, was inferior.

She would part with money or honor without a second thought just as long as Mu Cidian wasn’t with Xin Zaozao. She could not and would not tolerate any connection between Mu Cidian and the Xin family. This was her bottom line, the ultimate bottom line. So long as Mu Cidian was not with Xin Zaozao, she wanted nothing more!

Once Lei Qian finished packing, she returned to the living room with Wan Quan.

In the living room, Mu Cidian was not there.

Lei Qian looked around and saw him outside on the balcony.

Wan Quan signaled for Lei Qian to seize the opportunity to get closer to Mu Cidian.

Lei Qian shook her head, but unable to withstand Wan Quan’s prompting, she got up and went out to the balcony.

Out on the balcony, Mu Cidian seemed to be on a call.

He also held a cigarette in his hand.

Lei Qian silently stood by his side.

Mu Cidian said, “I’ve temporarily parted with Xin Zaozao.”

“Why do you need to part temporarily?” Song Lifei seemed annoyed, “Let me tell you, Mu Cidian, Xin Zaozao is very popular now. If you don’t seize the opportunity, I will definitely get in there.”

Mu Cidian fell silent.

Song Lifei continued, “What exactly happened between you two? I thought you would cling to the chance of being reunited with Xin Zaozao, regardless of the circumstances. Your actions are very disappointing, Mu Cidian. Relationships cannot withstand your indecisiveness.”

“My mother is sick.” Mu Cidian suddenly confessed.

Song Lifei was taken aback, “What?”

“Late-stage cancer, probably 3-5 months of survival time.” Mu Cidian said.

There was silence on the other side.

“So I need to take care of her now.”

“Does Xin Zaozao know?”

“She does.”

“What does she think?” Song Lifei asked.

“She doesn’t have an opinion. I never expected her to let go of all grievances because my mother is sick. I don’t want to morally kidnap her.” Mu Cidian stated bluntly.

“What’s going on between you and Lei Qian then?”

“My mother needs someone to take care of her, and Lei Qian fits the role.”

“But in doing so, aren’t you afraid of deepening the conflict with Xin Zaozao?” Song Lifei was somewhat speechless, “I think the main problem between you two is that you both can’t let down your guard. It’s better to just say whatever it is.”

“The problem between me and Xin Zaozao isn’t something that can be solved by talking. Our grudge is deep and healing requires time, not communication.” Mu Cidian said coldly.

“I don’t see it that way…”

“Song Lifei. I’m only telling you all of this so you understand the reason Xin Zaozao and I temporarily parted ways. I hope you won’t…” Mu Cidian pursed his lips, “…take advantage of the situation.”

Song Lifei chuckled, “What, afraid I’ll steal Xin Zaozao away?”

In his impression, Mu Cidian never begged anyone and never really surrendered to anyone. It seemed Xin Zaozao was his only true weakness.

He heard Mu Cidian say, “Yes.”

“I would have to be able to steal her away first.” Song Lifei spoke with some self-deprecation, “If I could do that, I would have done it while you were in jail, not wait until you were released.”

Mu Cidian pursed his lips.

“I previously thought that Xin Zaozao had let you go, but now I suddenly feel that she still loves you.”

Mu Cidian tightened his grip on his phone.

He had that suspicion too.

He also thought that Xin Zaozao just couldn’t let go of the grudge in her heart. If he could behave well around her, they could alleviate the hatred from their past. That’s why he’s persevering now.

“I won’t say much else, just handle your feelings properly.”

“Thank you.”

“Goodbye.”

“Goodbye.”

Mu Cidian put down his phone.

Lei Qian stood not far away from him.

Mu Cidian knew she was near.

He turned to look at her.

Lei Qian quickly said, “I didn’t mean to eavesdrop on your call. Auntie kept calling me out, and I couldn’t turn her down.”

“Uh-huh.”

“It’s hot outside. Let’s go in.” Lei Qian said.

He said, “You go first. I’ll come in later.”

Lei Qian nodded.

Mu Cidian extinguished the cigarette butt in his hand.

He picked up his phone and started typing a message, “Don’t get the wrong idea. Lei Qian and I are not an item.”

After typing the message, he deleted it.

He thought, Xin Zaozao wouldn’t care about him and Lei Qian; what she cared about was him going back to Wan Quan.

Right now, the best way to resolve their conflict is to simply not be together.

He put down his phone and returned to the living room.

In the living room, Wan Quan and Lei Qian were watching TV, chatting and laughing together.

Mu Cidian sat beside them.

He looked at Wan Quan with dull eyes. After her surgery, she had lost a lot of weight and aged significantly. Her hair was even turning half white…He naturally felt some heartache. The only thing he could do now was to allow her to live out her remaining days as happily as possible.

In the days that followed.

Mu Cidian, Wan Quan, and Lei Qian lived under the same roof.

Lei Qian and Wan Quan shared a room. Lei Qian took care of all of Wan Quan’s daily routines, and Wan Quan increasingly accepted Lei Qian.

A month after Wan Quan’s release from prison, her physical condition obviously worsened.

Wan Quan was increasingly losing her appetite.

Mu Cidian would cook a variety of nutritious meals, but Wan Quan barely ate any of it.

That night.

Once Wan Quan managed to painstakingly wash up and lie down in bed, she couldn’t help but ask the Lei Qian beside her, “Xianxian, tell me honestly, how did my surgery go?”

“It was very successful.” Lei Qian nervously reassured her.

“I heard before that I needed chemotherapy.”

“Perhaps the successful surgery means it’s not necessary anymore.” Lei Qian quickly said, “The specific treatment plan is discussed between Mu Cidian and the doctor, I’m not very clear on it.”

“Are you really not clear?” Wan Quan was skeptical.

“I really don’t know. Why don’t you ask Mu Cidian? I can call him for you.”

“Never mind.” Wan Quan stopped her. “Go to sleep, I’m tired too.”

“Oh.” Lei Qian quickly pulled the blanket over Wan Quan.

Lying down, Wan Quan spent the majority of her day sleeping, but now she couldn’t sleep at all.

She wasn’t stupid.

She used to be a woman of a prominent family. Although she is now very extreme, she’s actually still a very shrewd person.

She increasingly suspected that her condition wasn’t as easy as Mu Cidian made it sound.

Not to mention the treatment plan differed from what she had in mind, the change in Mu Cidian also struck her as strange. Before, she thought that Mu Cidian had come to understand her importance, but thinking about it, it seemed impossible for Mu Cidian to simply give up on someone he loved as much as Xin Zaozao. Over the past month, Mu Cidian stayed close by her side, which made her increasingly suspect her condition was very serious.

And she, too, could feel her body getting weaker and weaker.

She rolled over.

She didn’t even have the strength to roll over.

Lei Qian quickly got up to help her.

Over this month, Lei Qian took meticulous care of her.

She said, “Lei Qian, in the past month living with Mu Cidian, how have things been between you two?”

Lei Qian was somewhat embarrassed. She said, “Auntie, Mu Cidian and I are just friends. Don’t worry.”

“I’m not worried. You’ve been trying to win Mu Cidian over your whole life.”

“I never thought about getting him…”

“Do you want him?” Wan Quan asked.

Lei Qian clenched her teeth.

“As long as you want him, that’s enough.” Wan Quan said.

Lei Qian didn’t know what Wan Quan was planning.

She really loved Mu Cidian, but she didn’t insist on getting him.