Belated Romance (Mu Tongrui)

Chapter 52

The fragrance of the man slowly got closer to her until the smell of his body blended with hers. The words of Xiang Nanqian saying “Lingye was taking his shower” struck Mu Tongrui's mind and she stiffened. The shyness behind her watery eyes faded and she looked at Fu Lingye, who was on top of her, coldly. She said, “Did Ms. Xiang not treat you well last night? Why are you still so energetic looking for other women?”

Although the redness of her face had not been faded, the questioning tone and stare had turned cold.

The black eyes of Fu Lingye slightly shrunk and he continued to look at the woman below her.

Last night? Did she give me a call when I was in my shower?

Mu Tongrui pushed him away when he was thinking and unable to react. She stood up, turned back, adjusted her clothing and said, “Mr. Fu, I'll head out to work if there's no other matter.”

Although she didn't turn her head back and was about to walk out of the room in her high heels, the man behind her grab her wrist and pulled her towards him. The man looked at her deeply and said, “Are you jealous?”

Mu Tongrui took a deep breath and calmed herself. She then said with a cold face, “You and I are only husband and wife on paper. I'm not in the position to be jealous. Furthermore, Mr. Fu, you are not my type.”

Fu Lingye took a step closer, lifted her chin slightly to scrutinize her face and said, “Is my nephew your type then?”

“It's none of your business to know who I like.”

Fu Lingye was never patient with women. He was a blessed man and could easily attract other women with his dashing eyes and without putting in much effort. He was not a masochistic person. At that

moment, he was a little angry with Mu Tongrui's cold treatment. He let go of her wrist but as she was unguarded, she fell into his arms.

The man stared at her coldly and said, “During this agreement period, I've all the rights to interfere in your life.”

“Let me go! Fu Lingye, do you think you are very powerful by being in a relationship with Xiang Nanqian and at the same time flirting with me?”

Scumbag! Fu Lingye and Jian Zhe were both scumbags!

Jian Zhe was a low-class scumbag while Fu Lingye was a scum to the inner core! Not only he was a scum, but he also acted as though he had rights on others. Despicable and thick-skinned!

“I guess you've forgotten how powerful I am. Do you want me to refresh your memory?”

It was unbelievable how such elegant and noble face could say such improper words. Fu Lingye was vulgar and promiscuous deep inside him.

Mu Tongrui was so upset that her face turned red. She barked, “Let me go! Fu Lingye you jerk! I don't want to have my memory refreshed...”

When the man saw her struggle so forcefully, he was provoked and got angry. He attempted to pull her hand and pin her on the couch but Mu Tongrui forcefully bit his thumb when she lowered her head. Fu Lingye was not guarded and his black eyes shrunk. His cellphone on his office table suddenly rang and Mu Tongrui took the opportunity to run out.

Fu Lingye stared at the slender figure, who was running away, with a frown. He looked down and saw a clear bite mark at the space between his right thumb and right index finger. This girl might have carried

the zodiac of the dog as she could bite so forcefully. Did he just sexually assault her or ate a piece of her flesh? The way she looked at him filled with so much hatred and vengeance.

As the cellphone was still ringing, Fu Lingye walked towards the office table to answer the call. He heard the voice of Xiang Nanqian.

“Hello, Lingye. Where're you? Xiaohan's activity is about to start.”

Lingye's eyes dimmed slightly while touching the wet bite mark on his thumb and then responded casually, “I'll head there immediately.”

...

After Fu Lingye accompanied both Xiang Nanqian and Xiaohan at the parent-child activity class, they drove to pick up Sweetheart from her school.

While in the car, Xiang Nanqian and Xiaohan were at the back-passenger seat. Fu Lingye asked in a sudden, “Did my phone ring last night when I was in my shower?”

Xiang Nanqian was stunned for a moment and wondered whether he had found out about it.

“N...no, why're you asking this?”

She thought that Fu Lingye might inquire further but the man just frowned a little and replied coldly, “Nothing.”

After that, the car was in silence. Once Fu Lingye picked up Sweetheart, the atmosphere in the car became lively.

Sweetheart and Xiaohan were seated at the back chatting. Not long after, the car reached Fu Mansion.

Xiang Nanqian took the two children out of the car but noticed that Fu Lingye did not seem to be getting down. She felt puzzled and asked, “Lingye, are you...still going out?”

Sweetheart suddenly remembered that her father could be heading out to pick up Mu'mu and happily said, “Daddy, are you going to pick up... ...”

But before Sweetheart could finish her sentence, Fu Lingye quickly interjected and answered Xiang Nanqian coldly with a nod, “Yes, I'm going out to settle some work matter.”

Fu Lingye then shifted his gaze on Sweetheart and instructed, “Sweetheart, stay at home obediently as daddy will be back late.”

The little one nodded her head and said, “Okay!”

After Lingye drove his car out of Fu Mansion, Xiang Nanqian held the hand of Xiaohan in one hand and the hand of Sweetheart in the other and then asked suspiciously, “Sweetheart, is your daddy... ...going to bring Mu'mu here?”

Sweetheart frowned as she felt that Aunt Nanqian did not like Mu'mu. She decided not to tell as her father did not seem to let her say it out earlier. Every time when her dad did not want her to say something, he would interject her. What should I do if Aunt Nanqian refuses to let Mu'mu return?

“Aunty, I also don't know.” The little one relaxed the grip of her hand and sighed.

...

After Mu Tongrui got back from work and just arrived at Mu family's villa, she saw Jian Zhe standing outside her house trying to peep inside.

“Why are you here?”

Jian Zhe turned his head and said, “You're home. I didn't expect you to be living here now. The Fu Corporation initially wanted to demolish this villa; how did it end up in your hands?”

Mu Tongrui walked towards the door and opened it with her keys. She said coldly, “Mr. Jian, what's that got to do with you?”

Jian Zhe held her hand and looked at her with his so-called concerned look and then said, “Tongrui, what trade did you enter with Fu Lingye? Why is the Mu family's villa being kept on this Shenlan Road area? And why did he transfer this property to your name?”

Mu Tongrui listened to Jian Zhe's questions and replied with a smirk, “Didn't I make it clear at the gathering held by Shen Wanyue? I'm the wife of Fu Lingye and he gave me this villa. What's the problem with that?”

“Don't lie to me. You're not even married to Fu Lingye! Wanyue had gotten someone to investigate your marriage at the Civil Affairs Bureau and both of you are still single! Tongrui, I know you hate me as I have ditched you for Wanyue but I can't bear to see you plunging deeper into an abject life...”

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Jian Zhe then said in a convincing manner as if it was the truth, “People like Fu Lingye is not someone you can control. You'll not have a good life if you become his mistress. Tongrui, listen to my advice...”

Mu Tongrui looked at him with a smirk, “Jian Zhe, don't you have anything better to do? We are no longer together so mind your own business!”

When she was about to enter her house, Jian Zhe hugged her unexpectedly and said emotionally, “Tongrui, I'll be getting married with Wanyue tomorrow. But I just realized that...that...my heart has always been with you...”