Mu Linfeng's gaze fixed on Meng Nianchu's fair and delicate face. A playful look flashed in his eyes as he sneered, "I've known Miss Meng for so many years, but it's the first time I've learned that you can play chess."
For so many years?
Mu Junze, who was in the dark, frowned slightly.
As if deliberately showing it to Mu Linfeng, Meng Nianchu placed Mu Junze's big hand on the table.
"Years have passed. People always change."
She looked up at Mu Junze. When he lowered his eyes, she showed a sweet smile.
Seeing this, Mu Linfeng's smile turned cold. "It seems that Miss Meng and Boss Mu have a good marital relationship. However, men have a strong hunting instinct. They may be patient in the beginning when they just get what they want, but as time goes by, Miss Meng should be careful."
"Boss Mu is wealthy. There are so many young girls trying to get close to him. Miss Meng must keep a close eye on him then, or something might really go wrong."
Hearing the veiled dissatisfaction in his words, Meng Nianchu smiled instead of getting angry.
"A man who only focuses on hunting but ignores responsibility is an animal that doesn't use his brain." Her eyes turned to Mu Linfeng, and she smiled even more happily. "Some men are like that, but Junze is different."
Seeing that Mu Linfeng was about to say something again, Meng Nianchu stood up and said politely to Zhang Zhen, "I don't want to take up too much of Mr. Zhang's time. I've had a great time today. I hope I'll have another chance to play chess with Mr. Zhang next time."
She was about to leave.
Mu Linfeng blocked her way to the door. His tone was a bit hasty and annoyed. "Don't you really have anything to say to me?"
"Nothing."
Meng Nianchu bypassed him and sweetly held Mu Junze's arm as they walked out of the room.
When they reached downstairs, Mu Junze asked in a low voice, "You've known him for a long time?"
Even if Meng Nianchu didn't answer, Mu Junze already had the answer in his heart.
Meng Nianchu replied casually, "It's all old history."
Seeing that Meng Nianchu clearly resisted talking about this, Mu Junze suppressed his confusion and didn't ask further.
By the end of the party that night, Meng Nianchu was exhausted. When she got home, she didn't want to say a word and just wanted to fall into bed and sleep. Mu Junze went to the study to work.
Suddenly, he remembered how Mu Linfeng had been getting close to Meng Nianchu at the party. He called his assistant, Tracy, and asked her to thoroughly investigate all the events that had happened to Mu Linfeng during his school days.
On the other side of the night.
In a wild and noisy nightclub filled with the smell of alcohol, Mu Linfeng sat alone in a corner, downing glass after glass of wine. Some charming women in the bar saw his good looks and were attracted. One of them took the initiative to sit on his lap.
Mu Linfeng didn't refuse and casually put his arm around her.
His eyes were blurred as he looked at the girl in front of him. Gradually, the girl's red - painted face faded, and Meng Nianchu's smiling, pure and beautiful face appeared in front of his eyes.
He murmured softly, "Nianchu."
"Achoo."
At noon the next day.
Meng Nianchu, who was looking at the script, rubbed her nose. Her eyes were teary as she muttered, "Why have I been sneezing all morning today?"
A figure walked up behind her, and a bunch of roses suddenly appeared in front of her.
A smile spread across Meng Nianchu's face when she saw the roses.
"What are you doing here?"
At the same time, she was puzzled. After the party at Zhang Zhen's place, they usually wouldn't see each other for a few days. Why did he suddenly come to the filming set? The situation was different from what she remembered.
She frowned and was even less welcoming. "I don't have time to waste with you. Leave if you have nothing to do."
"Nianchu, don't be so cold to me. I didn't expose our relationship in front of Mu Junze yesterday. I did it for your sake, afraid that it would embarrass you. Why don't you even say thank you? You're really hurting my feelings."
"What relationship do we have?"
Hearing Mu Linfeng's shameless words, Meng Nianchu scoffed. "We're even more unfamiliar than strangers. What kind of relationship could we have?"
Mu Linfeng's smile faded a bit. He pulled over a chair and sat back. He wiped the tip of his nose and said, "Meng Nianchu, you're really heartless."
"Do you have something else to say?"
"Yes." Mu Linfeng's expression suddenly turned serious. He stared intently at Meng Nianchu. "Don't you know what kind of person Mu Junze is? He's ruthless in doing things and will stop at nothing to achieve his goals. Do you really want to spend your whole life with such an unpredictable man?"
Meng Nianchu remained cold. "What does it matter to you?"
Of course, she knew what kind of person Mu Junze was. Mu Junze was the one who was willing to give his life for her!
Thinking of Mu Junze rushing into the fire without hesitation, Meng Nianchu felt a strange feeling.
How could she not love such a man?
"I'm doing this for your own good. I'm afraid that Mu Junze will take everything from you and leave you with nothing. You'll have nowhere to cry."
Mu Linfeng leaned back against the chair. "I've set my eyes on Mr. Zhang's cooperation project this time."
"That's your business."
"Then don't help Mu Junze come up with strategies."
They looked at each other, and there was an undercurrent in their eyes.
Meng Nianchu sneered and looked at Mu Linfeng as if he were a fool. "Did you come here specifically to tell me not to help my husband solve work problems? Should I help you instead of my husband?"
Mu Linfeng happily replied, "I'd be more than willing."
The former lovers had now become enemies, and the atmosphere was delicate.
Not far away, Meng Rong came out of the dressing room and looked around. When she saw the man sitting with Meng Nianchu, she paused. Then she quietly walked closer to get a better look at the man's face. The corners of her mouth couldn't help but turn up. She took out her phone, quickly stepped aside, and dialed Mu Junze's number.
This scene was noticed by the sharp - eyed Meng Nianchu. Seeing Meng Rong's excited look, she guessed that Meng Rong might have seen her sitting with another man and wanted to call Mu Junze over to "catch her in the act."
As it turned out, her guess was right.
It was only about fifteen minutes after the call was made that Mu Junze rushed to the filming set in a hurry. When he met Mu Linfeng's eyes, he just frowned but showed no surprise.
It seemed that Meng Rong had probably been taking pictures when she was holding the phone in their direction just now.
Meng Nianchu grabbed his wrist and pulled him to sit beside her.
"Have you had lunch?" she asked.
Mu Junze turned to look at her. He tucked a strand of hair behind her ear, but his words were addressed to Mu Linfeng. "Mr. Mu, are you here to find someone on the filming set?"
Mu Linfeng looked at Meng Nianchu with a smile in his eyes. When he heard Mu Junze's question, he looked away and said casually, "I just happened to pass by and saw."
"Junze!"
Meng Rong, who was waiting to watch the show, walked over quickly. Although she knew who was there, she still pretended to be surprised when she saw Mu Linfeng. "Nianchu is chatting with a friend."
She sized Mu Linfeng up carefully. "I thought he looked a bit familiar when I saw him from afar just now. Now that I look closely, I remember seeing his photo in your university yearbook, Nianchu."