His Beloved Treasure

Chapter 1758: Chapter 491: A Newcomer Appears? (Part 3)

Xi Meng had already reserved a private room at AM, where four men of similar age gathered for a meal.

However, two of the men did not go to the private room; they proposed to sit in the dining area outside.

Since they had a request, Mu Yichen and Qiao Yi followed suit, and the four of them sat by the window with the best view, overlooking the expansive beach outside.

The surroundings were filled with the rich and powerful. Two pairs of young men and women were seated not far from them, and one girl said to the girl next to her, ”See those sitting by the window? One of them is Yichen!”

They spoke softly, not wanting to disturb anyone. The girl who was informed glanced at the most prominent spot by the window.

”Are you referring to the one in the light-colored suit?”

The girl’s sharp eyes quickly identified which one was the legendary Yichen.

”Yes!”

The two girls exchanged ambitious looks, and the gentleman sitting across from them couldn’t help but chuckle at their eager expressions.

”You two better not have any designs on Yichen. From what I know, girls who waste their time on him never have good outcomes!”

The man kindly advised.

”We’re not up to any mischief; we just want to make friends!”

The girl responded indignantly, thinking her friends were simply worried she might end up in Yichen’s bed.

”Hmph! You two better focus on the people in front of you, lest you ruin your future!”

Another man joined in.

”Why be scared? It’s just a toast!”

So, the girl who wanted to meet Yichen stood up, while the girl who initially spoke remained seated.

The girl walked over with a wineglass, approaching the four men.

”Hello, gentlemen! I’m Zhang Hongyun from C City, here seeking development opportunities. Since I have the honor to meet you here today, I would like to toast to you all! Yichen!”

Her eyes sparkled with a youthful, fearless glow.

Qiao Yi and the other two raised their eyes, except for the named Yichen, who didn’t even blink.

Mu Yichen’s partner chuckled softly, ”Are all girls who desire Mu’s beauty this charming and straightforward?”

”That’s a dangerous thing to say; if Mrs. Mu hears it, she might misunderstand. Our Mu is quite afraid of his wife!”

Qiao Yi joked lightly, noticing Mu Yichen remained silent, but the partners knew it wasn’t a joke.

”Oh? We can’t let this beautiful lady feel awkward, can we? If you don’t mind, how about a toast with me?”

The partner graciously picked up his glass.

”Well, thank you very much then!”

The girl maintained her harmless smile, toasted with him, nodded to everyone, and reluctantly turned to leave, casting one last glance at Mu Yichen.

She’d heard Mu Yichen was hard to approach, but today she personally witnessed his coldness and indifference.

After returning to her seat, Zhang Hongyun glanced back at him, only to see his icy profile, feeling a sharp stab in her heart, yet reluctantly turning away.

”I told you not to go there, didn’t I?”

The gentleman across from her whispered.

”How would I know without trying if it’s possible or not?”

Zhang Hongyun smiled lightly, picking up the wine bottle to pour herself another glass.

”You’re much braver than me. I wouldn’t dare walk over there for a toast, can’t do anything but toast to you!”

The girl sitting beside Zhang Hongyun lifted her glass to toast her, and Zhang Hongyun smiled slightly, ”We shall see, my dad says he’s a very loyal guy, been childhood sweethearts with his wife for almost thirty years!”

”So you’re thinking of challenging the mistress role?”

Her friend asked.

”Of course not! Mistresses are those with no money, seeking wealthy sponsors. People like us, at most, can be called secret lovers!”

Zhang Hongyun held her glass at her lips, sipping again and again as if testing something.

The two gentlemen chuckled helplessly, finding themselves more like bodyguards to the two girls.

They were all here seeking development, hoping to expand their network.

Rongcheng, this big city, has seen countless young people trying, with some succeeding, others failing, some persisting against all odds. The ending, joyful or tragic, remains uncertain.

Xiaomei was dining with colleagues nearby, but she had chosen a quiet and hidden spot, so Mu Yichen and his group didn’t see Xiaomei...

In the afternoon, Qin Mu heard about Mu Yichen being toasted by a pretty girl in the restaurant. Heard that he was quite unfriendly, didn’t drink with the girl, Qin Mu thought, indeed, this is what their Mu would do. With him acting like this, as his wife, she’s quite relieved.

”At that time, the girl’s face turned green, but she knew her limits and didn’t continue to provoke Mu. Qinqin, do you think this girl will keep looking for chances to toast Mu?”

Xiaomei lay at Qin Mu’s desk, curiously asking as Qin Mu remained silent.

”How would we know? Maybe one day he’d randomly share a drink with someone, which isn’t impossible!”

Qin Mu glanced up at Xiaomei’s gossiping face, choosing to give her a response.

”Huh? Would he really do that? Mu wouldn’t be interested in such girls, like a butterfly, self-assumed clever. Hmph! I bet he already knew her intentions the moment she approached!”

Xiaomei rolled her eyes slightly, paced slowly at the desk, chatting with Qin Mu.

”Ask Mu about it when you get home in the evening, see what he says!”

Xiaomei suddenly suggested to Qin Mu.

Qin Mu didn’t need to ask, envisioning Mu’s look and expression when asked such a question in her mind.

Qin Mu could almost act as Mu Yichen, performing perfectly.

”You have time to ponder over these matters, better use it to design a set of clothes for me. You’ve been in Rongcheng for so long, always doing odd jobs, don’t you want more development?”

Qin Mu encouraged her, shifting the topic.