His Beloved Treasure

Chapter 1339: Chapter 379: Who Do You Wish It Was? (5)

”Does Mu always like the soft ones?”

Qin Mu asked curiously.

”Mu always likes this kind!”

Mu Yichen pinched inside, whispering to her.

Their eyes met like they wanted to blend into each other’s veins.

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The next day at noon, Wen Runuan finally found some free time and immediately invited Qin Mu to have fish soup together. The weather outside was sunny and scorching.

The two arrived inside and habitually sat in an inconspicuous spot. They ordered food and started chatting.

”I haven’t been here in a while, but it seems luck is on my side today—no one to fight over seats with me?”

Wen Runuan was in a good mood, glancing around. Despite the crowd, it was quite peaceful today.

”Did getting your seat taken last time cast a shadow over you?”

Qin Mu asked her curiously.

”A little! But those two big girls seem to be having a rough time now, which comforts me!”

Wen Runuan joked with her and then looked at her: ”How have you been lately? Busy?”

”Not busy. I’ve stopped taking jobs recently, so you could say I’m quite idle.”

”Really?”

Wen Runuan was a bit in disbelief that a workaholic would be willing to take it easy.

However, Qin Mu didn’t want to be too busy this year.

”Yeah! The studio’s development is going well, the designers’ works are selling well, so I want to take a break. Some friends might get married this year, and if they don’t mind, I might help them design wedding dresses and such.”

Qin Mu actually wants to free the time for Xiaomei and Zhao Huai’s attire, and also Jiang Zhiyuan and An Nan; she hopes they become family this year too.

”Sounds like you’re not all that idle. I was thinking of asking you to design a couple of outfits for me!”

”Sure!”

Qin Mu agreed without hesitation.

”Really? But I kind of don’t want to burden you. Anyway, the designers at your studio are quite skilled, and I love their designs. I asked you out today not to talk about this, mainly because I’ve missed you for so long.”

Wen Runuan chuckled lightly and even poured her a cup of tea.

”It’s been a while since we last met. I heard you’ve been busy with a movie lately?”

”Yes! Collaborating with Li Yu, the lead actress is from our company, all supporting actresses are from theirs. Speaking of it makes me a bit angry. Ever since he founded his own studio, whether making movies or TV dramas, even microfilms, he must include their own actors.”

Wen Runuan seemed genuinely upset talking about it, initially planning to cast a couple of her company’s artists for minor roles, but... they got pushed down to the tenth spot or further.

”Li Yu does have a heavy focus on his career. But, how are things between him and Li Man?”

Qin Mu suddenly remembered giving Li Man some bad advice the last time they met.

”Not much really. Li Yu is currently filming and working endlessly. Hardly sees his girlfriend. Whereas Li Man is busy with the company stuff and still seeing the handsome guy from our company.”

”Ah?”

”It’s not Li Man falling for our company’s handsome guy, but our handsome guy got attracted by her cold demeanor, claiming he likes her never-turn-back personality. No matter what I say, I can’t pull him back; he’s still following Li Man around.”

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”Nine out of ten, this kid will be swayed to Li Yu’s side! I’ve already given up!”

Wen Runuan speaks about it, feeling a bit heart-sore.

”This seems like losing your wife and soldiers too?”

Qin Mu couldn’t help but ask her softly.

”Exactly! Otherwise, I wouldn’t be that angry with Li Yu, but he seems completely unaware of his sister’s activities.”

Wen Runuan wanted to vent, wondering if men are really so careless in relationships?

”Or maybe he’s just pretending not to notice?”

Qin Mu feels Li Yu understands everything, probably playing dumb intentionally.

”I hope so! Whatever! Let’s not talk about them, let’s talk about you and Mu. You two are doing well lately, right?”

”Quite well!”

Qin Mu thought about last night; it was more than just ’quite well.’”

”Your rosy complexion shows how well you two are doing. But of course you are—you grew up together, the kind of childhood love where Mu’s affection for you naturally speaks more than any outsider could say.”

Wen Runuan observed Qin Mu, always feeling that she carries some sparkling qualities, suddenly recalling her husband mentioning coaxing Qin Mu into acting. Mr. Zhang truly believes Qin Mu is highly malleable and could potentially win many awards if given the chance.

But are these shining qualities because a man is steadfastly supporting her? Could it be his love that makes her so confident and charming?

Wen Runuan has always felt she’s not lacking in love, as Mr. Zhang genuinely loves her, but looking at Qin Mu, she sees someone who receives the kind of adoration most women could never obtain from the world.

”You’re quite the entertainment circle couple with Mr. Zhang too!”

Qin Mu wasn’t hearing this kind of compliment for the first time, but seeing something elusive in Wen Runuan’s eyes made her say this to remind her.

”True! But life is still hard, still a burdened journey.”

Wen Runuan said and shook her head.

”Is the entertainment industry possibly the most glamorous yet most exhausting world?”

Qin Mu curiously asked her.

”I’m in a fatigued phase now, sometimes wanting to quit. But if I exit, which woman will rise to take my place?”

Wen Runuan murmured, her gaze growing heavier.

Qin Mu didn’t probe further, and just then, their food arrived, prompting them to start their meal, focusing mostly on the fish soup.

After the meal, Qin Mu went upstairs, lying on Mu’s bed, easily falling asleep.

In her dreams, she suddenly returned to the past, during her third year in university when a few girls were revising in the library for exams. A classmate ran in from outside to find her: ”Qin Mu, a Chinese boy is looking for you.”

At that time, the mention of a Chinese boy made Qin Mu think only of Mu Yichen—and it indeed was him. That evening he was wearing simple jeans and a black T-shirt, under a bright moon, waiting for her. She was quite excited that night, but as she hurried up to him, he was just answering a call, sweet-talking a girl on the phone. Qin Mu stood quietly behind, forlornly watching his tall silhouette.

Mu Yichen finished the call, turned, and saw her somewhat lost eyes, then strode up to her.

Qin Mu instinctively stepped back, but Mu Yichen still reached her and habitually raised a hand to grab her wrist. Qin Mu instinctively moved her hand behind, nervously yet a bit angrily asking him: ”Why is it you?”

At that time, she frequently saw him in suits at major events on various domestic websites and found his casual dress a surprise.

Of course, what unsettled her most was his recent gentle coaxing of another girl.

”Whom do you wish it was?”

Mu Yichen caught her naturally dropped hand and coldly dragged her towards his car.