Falling For The Contract Bride

Chapter 79

Chapter 79 He Was Used to Giving Gifts to Mu Zhi

But Mu Zhi had no time to pay any mind to Lu Jinye’s feelings. She was more focused on suppressing any suspicions Lu Jinye may have at the party.

Thinking about it gave her a headache. Mu Zhi ribbed her temples.

She might as well be an actress as she may never be able to practice medicine. With how much acting she has been doing these few days, she was started to be convinced that she might have a bright future in acting.

They quickly arrived at a large manor. It was dusk. The manor was surrounded by fields of flowers and with lights illuminating them, the sight was breathtaking.

Right next to the manor, there was a water park that looked like it had been specially prepared for the children. The park was modeled after adorable animals.

Lu Jinye parked the car and they both got out. Mu Zhi saw that Mu Xiaomu had followed Liang Jieyi out of their car.

Liang Jieyi seemed to be used to such grandeur settings, he did not show any interest. Whereas Mu Xiaomu was filled with excitement. She ran on her short legs towards the water park.

Seeing this, Mu Zhi ran towards her to stop her.

“Xiaomu, stop! You might fall and get your clothes wet.”

Mu Xiaomu stared at Mu Zhi, her eyes were wide and filled with longing. She clearly wanted to play.

Suddenly Liang Jieyi appeared next to her and said, “Xiaomu, there are much prettier things that are more suitable for girls inside. I’ll take you.”

“Okay.”

Mu Xiaomu took Liang Jieyi’s hand and the both entered the manor.

Mu Zhi was worried about Xiaomu. She wanted to chase after them, but Lu Jinye stopped her.

“My brother’s son is both intelligent and sensible. You don’t need to worry.”

Mu Zhi turned to look at Lu Jinye while he explained calmly.

It didn’t matter how concerned Mu Zhi was, she could not express any of it outwardly. Just one slip and Lu Jinye might find out.

Mu Zhi could only fake nonchalance and nodded. She followed Lu Jinye into the estate.

When they entered the estate, she could only sigh. Wouldn’t it be nice to be rich…

The manor was almost comparable to English castles in size, in beauty and in style.

There even had a large garage filled sports cars all neatly lined up.

The estate was clearly sectioned into separate areas. There were many picturesque spots for photos and the paths were all named after flowers from all over the world. Some she could not even pronounce.

The trees around them all looked ancient with how large they were.

Realizing that Mu Zhi had been looking at the plants surrounding them, Lu Jinye explained indifferently, “The owner of the estate collects rare plants and animals.”

“No wonder.”

Mu Zhi exclaimed in admiration.

Besides words of admiration, there was nothing more she needed to say. Because of how rare the flowers were, Mu Zhi tried desperately to remember their names.

“If you like it, I can arrange for a similar to be made for you.”

“There’s no need.”

Mu Zhi refused immediately.

Lu Jinye looked at Mu Zhi. He was curious about her quick refusal. She had never been like this. Previously, whenever he gifted her something, she would always thank him.

Why now…

“Why?”

“Because we are no longer married. It will not be appropriate for me to receive gifts from you.”

Mu Zhi did not particularly emphasize her opinion.

She just quietly explained herself.

Lu Jinye looked at Mu Zhi and said nothing more.

Why was he casually giving Mu Zhi presents?

Lu Jinye did not lack money. He was probably just used to spoiling her with gifts…

When they both made their way back to the manor, they heard a clear and sweet voice calling for Lu Jinye. The owner of the voice was heading in their way.

It was Xiao Qingqing.

Xiao Qingqing had seen Lu Jinye from a distance. She also saw that he was walking side by side with a woman. She did not recognize Mu Zhi in her casual clothes.

She only realized it was Mu Zhi when she was almost on top of them. She became upset when she saw who it was.

But did not let it show on her face.

Instead, she greeted Mu Zhi softly and lifted the box in her hand, “I bought a puzzle for Jieyi on behalf of both of us.”

‘Us’. While Xiao Qingqing might have used the word casually, but to Mu Zhi, it felt forced.

“When I met Jieyi a few days ago, I was struck by how intelligent he was. I heard that this puzzle has only been completed by two people. One is a sixteen-year-old girl and the second is a twenty-year-old man. One attended Oxford University at the age of six and the other was a child genius. He has been the forerunner in his field until now.”

Xiao Qingqing was not loud. But she spoke with such excitement that she seemed to shine.

Mu Zhi felt out of place as she stood to the side.

The two of them were talking about their lives after all… About what they had been up to a few days ago and how they went to visit Jieyi…

It looked like Lu Jinye has been enjoying himself after the divorce.

He probably hated her for having to dispel the rumors himself.

Mu Zhi despaired.

However, she suppressed the emotion. She couldn’t let her feelings show.

“I’ll go look for Xiaomu.”

The awkward excuse left Mu Zhi’s lips. It was the only reason she could use to leave when Xiao Qingqing was this excitable.

Xiao Qingqing only seemed to notice Mu Zhi’s presence now. She politely said, “I’m sorry. I was so excited to see Jinye that I didn’t notice you Miss Mu… Did Xiaomu come as well? Would you like me to come with you?”

“There’s no need.”

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“Let’s go together.”

However, Lu Jinye chose this moment to speak. He said it as if giving an order.

Mu Zhi did not want to ‘go together’. She felt like a third wheel.

Thankfully… As if she had sensed her distress, Jian Xiaoning’s called her.

What a lifesaver Jian Xiaoning was! Mu Zhi happily picked up and said excitedly, “Xiaoning, you’re here? That’s great! I’ll go pick you up.”

Jian Xiaoning was puzzled, “It’s okay. Just let me know where exactly you are, and security will take me there.”

“Okay, I’ll come get you now!”

Mu Zhi completely ignored Jian Xiaoning and hung up. She gestured to her phone, “If you’d excuse me, I have to go get my friend.”

This time, Lu Jinye did not stop her.

Mu Zhi finally let out a sigh of relief.

However, when she met up with Jian Xiaoning and was walking with her, Xiao Qingqing suddenly stopped her.