His Beloved Treasure

Chapter 2230: Chapter 650: One Year Later (27) (Second Update)

A Year Later (27)

Qin Mingzhu still sat there, a bit dazed, unable to snap out of it.

Her sister had returned, and judging by the looks of it, seemed like she wasn’t leaving again. She was increasingly excited and couldn’t help sending a message to Helian Hao, though she sent it in the group chat.

Qin Mu later set her phone to silent mode, since she was in a bookstore.

Upstairs, the two siblings each had a drink, engrossed in reading books they were interested in. Chengcheng occasionally asked Huanhuan how to pronounce a certain word, while Mu Yichen gazed out the window at the scenery.

Qin Mu curiously walked over, wanting to see what he was looking at, only to find it was the familiar landscape he gazed at so intently.

Qin Mu couldn’t help but gaze at his sharp features, staring at his deep-set eyes.

”What are you looking at?”

Qin Mu asked quietly, afraid of disturbing others who were reading.

Mu Yichen turned, his enigmatic gaze meeting hers, with a shaft of sunlight casting warmth on his aloof face.

”Come over, I’ll tell you!”

He replied softly.

Qin Mu, without much thought, instinctively walked over and stood next to him, looking outside.

A warm hand suddenly gripped her frail shoulder, causing Qin Mu to instinctively lower her gaze.

Mu Yichen didn’t speak, simply continued to stare at that sunlit spot.

Qin Mu felt a bit stiff and uncomfortable where their bodies were touching, almost mechanical.

Huanhuan and Chengcheng lay on the sofa reading books, occasionally turning their heads. They saw the silhouette of their father holding their mother’s shoulders and couldn’t help but share a look, covering their mouths to stifle their laughter.

Their actions intrigued other kids, who also peeked towards the window. That whole wall was made up of glass and was crowded with people, but the most unique sight seemed to be that couple side by side, although no one quite understood what was so amusing.

Before night fell, the family headed downstairs. Huanhuan and Chengcheng dashed ahead, while Qin Mu and Mu Yichen followed behind them, only to be blocked as they reached the bottom of the stairs.

Qin Mingzhu darted from the entrance to the staircase, ”You better not go anywhere now, lots of people outside are looking for you.”

Qin Mu didn’t understand and glanced outside, feeling a jolt seeing all the unfamiliar faces.

Mu Yichen stood behind, his sharp eyes also briefly scanning outside, silent but fully aware.

”They’re supposedly your fans, but with this crowd, if you go out, you’ll probably be mobbed. If there are any haters, you’re doomed.”

Qin Mingzhu leaned in towards her ear as she said this, perhaps fearing the unkind words might prompt Qin Mu’s rear guard to kill with his eyes again.

Qin Mu instinctively turned to look at Mu Yichen, who was also looking at her. Qin Mu quickly understood his meaning, then beamed and said, ”President Mu, lend a hand please!”

Mu Yichen ignored her but had already pulled out his phone, head down searching for a number.

Qin Mu and Qin Mingzhu exchanged comforting glances but hadn’t done anything before noticing several girls standing at the foot of the stairs, all holding books and pens, seemingly wanting her autograph.

So she couldn’t manage the situation outside for now, but inside the bookstore, things became formal with autographs.

Qin Mu sat on the steps signing for each of them, Huanhuan and Chengcheng sat beside her, fascinated by everything, eager to join and sign too.

Qin Mu glanced at that fan, who nodded enthusiastically, prompting Chengcheng and Huanhuan to eagerly help sign as well.

Huanhuan even drew a big heart on the fan’s book, but fortunately, the fan was extremely gracious and not angry, smiling the entire time.

Most delighted was undoubtedly Qin Mingzhu. People often visited the store to read but not to purchase, yet today sales matched more than a month’s worth. How could she not be thrilled?

Qin Mingzhu even boldly declared that whoever bought more than three books could take a photo with Qin Mu, so...

Mu Yichen later went upstairs, standing at the turn of the staircase overlooking them, eventually not looking at all. His wife had become Qin Mingzhu’s ploy to sell books, he thought with resignation.

Later, Xiang Hang arrived with help, prompting Qin Mu to briefly thank everyone for their support, taking a group photo before leaving with Mu Yichen and the children.

Mu Yichen stood in an inconspicuous spot throughout, yet anywhere he stood rarely seemed inconspicuous.