Belated Romance (Mu Tongrui)

Chapter 45

Mu Tongrui gave Fu Lingye a call after she fulfilled her overtime but it was picked up by Sweetheart.

The little one spoke in a childlike tone, “Mu'mu, why didn't you come fetch me with daddy?”

“I had to work overtime today. I'll fetch you next time, ok?”

Since Sweetheart was using Fu Lingye's handphone, they must be home now.

Indeed, Fu Lingye wouldn't have waited for her.

“Mu'mu, can you come back soon? I've missed you.”

In the black Maybach, Sweetheart sat idly on the backseat, hands clutching at the handphone larger than her little hands; the other hand was gripping her little feet. It was an adorable sight.

Mu Tongrui's heart melted and replied, “Ok.”

When Sweetheart hung up, she crossed her brows and asked Fu Lingye who was seated beside her, “Daddy, you were the one who wanted Mu'mu to come back home fast. Why did you ask me to say that I wanted Mu'mu home fast instead?”

Fu Lingye stroked his daughter's head and replied seriously, “Because Mu'mu loves Sweetheart more and will listen more to you.”

“Really?” Sweetheart grinned, elated.

“Daddy, it'll be my birthday in another three days. Can you and Mu'mu celebrate with me?”

The little one raised her three finger and looked at Fu Lingye with wide-eyed. Fu Lingye was stupefied- he had completely forgotten about Sweetheart's upcoming birthday. If Mu Tongrui's memory serves right, she would realize that Sweetheart's birthday is the same as the day gave birth three years ago.

It was time he told her about the relationship she shared with Sweetheart.

“Of course, what would Sweetheart like for her birthday gift?”

“Daddy, I don't want a birthday gift. Can you not get angry at Mu'mu?”

Fu Lingye was stunned and asked curiously, “What am I angry for?”

“Today, Mu'mu accidentally scorched brother's hands. Mu'mu didn't do that on purpose. Can you not blame her? Sweetheart doesn't want the both of you to quarrel.”

Sweetheart was a smart girl always behaving like a little adult. She certainly got that from him. After all, Mu Tongrui did not have that kind of intelligence.

Fu Lingye kissed his daughter on her forehead and replied softly, “Didn't Sweetheart always wanted a barbie doll? Shall I gift that to you?”

The little one clapped her hands happily, “Yes, Sweetheart wants to braid barbie's hair and put-on pretty clothes for her.”

...

Just as Ye Zibo was about to drive into Fu Mansion, Mu Tongrui stopped him, “You don't have to go in, I'll just drop off here.”

Ye Zibo's face handsomely cramped up. Realizing Mu Tongrui's intentions, he teased, “You're not afraid that my Uncle will see us, are you?”

Mu Tongrui face heated up and reasoned, “I'm afraid that someone of the Fu Family will see. Ultimately, I'm in a husband-and-wife relationship with your Uncle. Who knows what others would say if they saw you dropping me off?”

“Tong Rui, you can't have fallen for my Uncle, right?”

Mu Tongrui turned her head and found her face only inches away from Ye Zibo. Startled, she replied vehemently, “How... How is that possible? We're just putting up a show!”

“Then... you're definitely not going to fall for Uncle?”

“Of...Of course! How can I possibly fall for him?” Belonging © NôvelDram/a.Org.

Mu Tongrui thought to herself, even though this man is rich and handsome, his temper is legendary and he put up a stone face every now and then. It's as if she owed him something. She wouldn't fall for him indubitably!

Ye Zibo straightened up and smiled, “I'll be rest assured then.”

His Uncle is such an outstanding man who's lusted after by all the women in Bei City. Worrying over a simple girl like Tong Rui, he must be over thinking.

The three years they spent in Paris Academy of Fine Arts were definitely more meaningful than what she shared with his Uncle even though they weren't dating back then.

...

Mu Tongrui alighted from the Porsche 918. She was still afraid that someone might have seen Ye Zibo dropping her off. Even though they were just friends, things may get complicated if someone saw them together.

Her cautious movements were seen by the man standing by the windows from the second floor.

Standing by the window, his hand tucked in his trousers, his cold eyes roamed over the grounds. The Porsche that was driving off caused his handsome face to darken, his eyes to seethe with anger.

He reminded her of her identity and yet she dismissed them?

In the office, she was openly flirting with Ye Zibo and now she's letting him give her a lift home. Did they really think he was dead?

...

When Mu Tongrui stepped in, Xiang Nanqian was feeding Xiaohan an apple in the living room. She greeted them and was about to look for Sweetheart on the second floor when the study room opened. Fu Lingye stepped out. He was stone faced when he brushed past her, as if she wasn't there.

Mu Tongrui was astonished. When did she offend him again?

Facing his back, she asked, “Didn't you ask me to fetch Sweetheart with you after work? Why didn't you wait for me?”

Who knew, the man ridiculed her, “I saw you having a ball of a time playing around after work. You probably already forgot about this matter.”

“I did not. I had to stay back for overtime because...”

Just as she was starting to explain, Xiang Nanqian turned towards her, “Tong Rui, how could you wrong me like this? It's your first day at work and there's no important task at hand. Why would I ask you to stay back?”

Mu Tongrui replied in anguish, “Xiang Nanqian, clearly it was you...”

Before she could finish her sentence, Fu Lingye had cut her off, “Enough, Mu Tongrui. There should be a limit to your lies.”

She balled her hands into a fist, feeling aggrieved.

No matter who was right, Fu Lingye always sided Xiang Nanqian. The truth didn't matter. Biting her lips, tears welled up in her eyes as she stared at him for three seconds before running up the stairs.

The moment Mu Tongrui entered her room, she started packing. Xiang Nanqian can bully her but even Fu Lingye was helping Xiang Nanqian bully her now.

When Fu Lingye came, he saw her packing furiously and questioned, “What are you doing?”

Furious, Mu Tongrui laughed coldly, “I'm going back to Mu villa for a few days. Otherwise, wouldn't I be a megawatt lightbulb? It's only a show between me and Mr. Fu anyway. Acting for a few days more or less shouldn't be a big deal. Your dad isn't home anyway. We don't have to put on a show for anyone.”

She blurted all her feelings out. The next second her luggage was shoved aside forcefully, “You dare to leave Fu Family?”

Mu Tongrui was even more enraged, her chest heaved violently, “Why wouldn't I dare! Fu Lingye who do you think you are? Who are you to stop me?”

His handsome face was icy. Taking a huge step towards her, he took her in his arms and grabbed her lips, “Mu Tongrui, if I don't finish what we started at the hotel the other day, you still won't understand who you belong to now!”