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Mu Qingchuan looked at Mu Qingxue’s melancholy appearance, sighed softly, and gently touched her head, saying, ”Qingxue, don’t worry, you have your brother here! I absolutely won’t allow you to be treated like a commodity and married off to the Tang Family, and besides, Lu Tianxing is the third young master of the Lu Family who never fights a battle he isn’t sure to win. Trust me, you will get what you wish for; you won’t become a sacrifice of the family.”

”Brother, thank you.”

Mu Qingxue glanced at Mu Qingchuan, softly said a word, and then fell silent, her gaze drifting to the window, losing herself in the scenery outside.

Seeing this, Mu Qingchuan sighed softly in his heart, but he said nothing further. He knew very clearly that no matter how eloquent he was now, it would be of no use. Mu Qingxue had a knot in her heart, and the best way to untie it was through actions; otherwise, no matter how beautifully he spoke, it would be futile, as Mu Qingxue wouldn’t listen. Even if she did for a short while, she’d quickly forget.

Mu Qingchuan stopped speaking and focused intently on driving back to the Mu Family, while Mu Qingxue stared out the window at the fleeting scenery, leaving people guessing what was on her mind.

Meanwhile, Lu Tianxing and the other two also left Jinxiu Restaurant in their car, heading towards Lin Yafei’s villa in Beijing.

The atmosphere in the car was slightly heavy, although Lin Yafei and Bai Zhiqing were talking, it was clear that Bai Zhiqing was somewhat distracted.

Lu Tianxing focused on driving, but his peripheral vision remained on Bai Zhiqing and Lin Yafei in the back seat. Seeing Bai Zhiqing’s distracted look, he sighed softly in his heart. How could Lu Tianxing not know why Bai Zhiqing was like this today, yet he had no idea how to start, nor how to comfort her.

Could he really say to Bai Zhiqing, since you’ve already accepted Lin Qianru and are aware of the existence of Lin Yafei and Rose, adding Mu Qingxue doesn’t matter? After all, once you’re familiar, twice a friend, thrice an old acquaintance—you’ve gotten used to it and wouldn’t mind more. Besides, with his capability, he can handle a few more.

But Lu Tianxing knew very well that if he dared to say this, the result would be disastrous, ending very abruptly.

Thus, they returned silently to the villa.

After parking the car, the three of them got out simultaneously.

Once back in the room, Bai Zhiqing didn’t linger in the living room. After greeting Lu Tianxing and Lin Yafei, she headed upstairs, leaving only Lu Tianxing and Lin Yafei in the living room.

”Lin Demon, do you think Zhiqing knows everything?” Lu Tianxing pulled a cigarette from his pocket, lit it, and asked after taking a puff.

Hearing his question, Lin Yafei couldn’t help but roll her eyes, saying with a hint of irritation, ”Are you genuinely confused or just pretending? Do you seriously think Zhiqing is a fool?”

Upon hearing Lin Yafei’s words, Lu Tianxing showed a bitter smile. How could Bai Zhiqing possibly be a fool? If she were, Bai’s Group would have long perished, with nothing left in the business world. She wouldn’t have grown Bai’s Group into a renowned conglomerate across China and the globe.

”I know Zhiqing must have found out.”

Lu Tianxing sighed softly, saying, ”But I don’t know how to comfort her. I don’t want Qingxue to marry into the Tang Family, nor do I want Zhiqing to be sad. Lin Demon, you’re usually so resourceful, what do you think I should say to Zhiqing?”

”You don’t need to convince Zhiqing.”

”Not convince her?”

Lu Tianxing looked surprised at Lin Yafei’s words, stunned: ”Why not?”

”Don’t you already know? Since Zhiqing has agreed to come to Beijing with you, it means she’s already accepted Mu Qingxue in her heart. Otherwise, do you think, given Zhiqing’s character, she’d accompany you to Beijing, allowing you to spend time alone with Mu Qingxue tonight?”

Lin Yafei looked at Lu Tianxing, her tone soft, ”Since Zhiqing came with you to Beijing and let you two be alone, it proves she’s accepted Mu Qingxue in her heart, so there’s no need to comfort her.”

”But Zhiqing she....”

As Lu Tianxing began to speak, Lin Yafei interrupted, ”Zhiqing isn’t as fragile as you think. She only has a temporary hurdle in her heart. Once she gets over it, she’ll be fine. Don’t worry.”

Upon hearing Lin Yafei’s words again, Lu Tianxing didn’t reply immediately. Instead, he took a big puff of his cigarette, exhaling a cloud of smoke that lingered around his face, making him appear somewhat distant.

After a long pause, Lu Tianxing slowly spoke, ”Lin Demon, that’s not what worries me. I’m afraid Zhiqing might overthink....”

Hearing Lu Tianxing, Lin Demon seemed to understand, interrupting him, ”You’re afraid Zhiqing might see herself as a burden to you, aren’t you?”

Upon hearing this, Lu Tianxing fell silent, as Lin Yafei’s words were spot-on.

He really feared that Bai Zhiqing would go to an extreme, thinking the dangers he now faced were all brought about by her. Before meeting Bai Zhiqing, his life was so peaceful and enjoyable, teasing Yue Tingting and savoring life. But after meeting Bai Zhiqing, his life seemed to have dramatically transformed: first the Heavenly God, then various enemies. While this might have seemed trivial in the past, when accumulated, it can explode uncontrollably during one’s lowest moments, with unimaginable consequences.

The saying goes, when someone’s mood is pessimistic, it’s easiest to hit a dead end, where anything is possible.

What worried Lu Tianxing most was Bai Zhiqing falling into a dead end because of Mu Qingxue’s situation—a scenario he never wanted to see.

”Do you see her as a burden in your heart?” Lin Yafei asked, gazing at Lu Tianxing once more.