His Beloved Treasure

Chapter 2148: Chapter 621: So When the Vinegar Jar Gets Knocked Over, Aren’t I the One Who Suffers? (Part 2)

Have they really hit the seven-year itch?

After strolling for over an hour, Mu Yichen held several shopping bags, while Qin Mu pushed Xiaonao upstairs to rest. She ordered a coffee and some hot water to make milk for Xiaonao. Holding the milk bottle, Xiaonao drank the formula eagerly while his large eyes couldn’t help but continuously gaze at the coffee in Qin Mu’s hand.

Mu Yichen didn’t like the coffee there, so he didn’t order any, but Qin Mu, feeling full and reluctant to waste it, nudged the cup towards him.

Mu Yichen, engrossed in his phone, frowned at the coffee suddenly appearing in front of him. He glanced at Qin Mu but eventually accepted it. Traces of lipstick lingered on the straw she used, but...

He was used to it!

As Qin Mu watched him drinking, she noticed a bit of lipstick staining his lips. She wanted to laugh but instead raised her hand to gently wipe it off with her thumb.

Mu Yichen’s dark eyes glanced at her without a word. The children upstairs, though plenty, were causing him some irritation, otherwise...

Qin Mu glanced at her thumb and then rubbed it lightly with her forefinger until most of the lipstick was gone. She didn’t bother looking for a tissue.

In just a few minutes, Xiaonao fell asleep after his meal. There was a light blanket in the stroller, and she carefully covered him before sitting quietly on the sofa watching him sleep.

Mu Yichen later sat across from her, still on his phone. It was unclear whether he was working, chatting, or playing games.

But he seemed bored.

Qin Mu couldn’t help but look outside. It was almost noon. Should they go home or continue wandering?

She originally wanted them to spend the day separately, but he stayed patiently by her side.

She really wanted to ask him if he knew what he did wrong, or if it’s just because her period is over, and all he wanted was to have sex again.

But she never asked.

Later, Mu Yichen glanced at his watch. It was eleven o’clock. He looked up at her and found her already asleep, resting on the table. He sighed gently and then looked outside at the cloudy, rainy weather—perfect for sleeping.

When a child cried, Qin Mu was abruptly awakened. She quickly checked the stroller and saw the little guy had been startled awake, quickly comforting him with gentle pats.

Xiaonao was reassured upon seeing Qin Mu, and the distant child stopped crying as loudly. Xiaonao soon fell back asleep.

Qin Mu relaxed and looked across, finding Mu Yichen watching her. She couldn’t decipher if his dark gaze held discontent or suspicion.

”What’s wrong?”

Qin Mu asked him softly.

”Nothing much! It’s getting late. Should we find a place to eat or go home?”

Mu Yichen asked her.

”It’s not far from AM here!”

Qin Mu murmured, thinking it might be nice to eat there.

”No!”

Unexpectedly, President Mu immediately showed impatience. Qin Mu looked at him puzzled, then nodded slightly, ”If not, then not. I’ll go home. What about you?”

”Let’s just go home then!”

Mu Yichen stood up.

Qin Mu was speechless, so she stood up with her coat and prepared to push Xiaonao. Mu Yichen had already taken over and started pushing him, so she followed.

Going home!

On the way, it started drizzling gently.

Qin Mu received a call from Qin Mingzhu, asking how things were going with Xiaonao. Qin Mu glanced back at the cheerful little guy and smiled, saying, ”Don’t worry! Better than you taking care of him!”

”Well, that’s a relief, hehe. We might not be back until tomorrow night, so you’ll still have to help until then!”

”Tomorrow night? What time?”

”We’ll probably be home by around eight. You can send him back earlier. The nanny’s at home anyway. Don’t let your brother-in-law get upset. Huanyu’s afraid our Xiaobao will take you away!”

Qin Mingzhu was still lying in bed as Wang Huanyu went to a meeting, and she waited in the hotel. The outside scenery couldn’t compare to moments with Wang Huanyu.

”Your brother-in-law isn’t that petty. If you come back too late tomorrow, you can come and pick him up the day after.”

Just as Qin Mu finished speaking, Mu Yichen suddenly swerved the car, startling Qin Mu, who quickly grabbed the handle, turning pale as she looked beside her.

Xiaonao was quiet for a few seconds before cheerfully squealing again, seemingly delighted.

Mu Yichen, however, wore a grim expression.

”Wow! Sister, I heard our Xiaobao’s voice! He sounds so happy. Where are you and what are you doing?”

”Let’s talk later, I’m hanging up!”

Qin Mingzhu was too excited, but Qin Mu dared not say more. After hanging up, she glanced at Mu Yichen, ”Drive properly!”

”Return the child to her before nightfall tomorrow. We agreed on two days. What’s wrong with us not having a child?”

President Mu was unhappy, speaking harshly.

Listening, Qin Mu dared not argue, letting Mu Yichen take her silence as agreement.

Back home after lunch, Qin Mu lulled Xiaonao to sleep, then headed to the study. Outside, she overheard Mu Yichen on the phone.

”Now that she’s left, don’t tell me anything about her anymore.”

Mu Yichen hung up, then turned to the door, ”Weren’t you going to use the study?”

Qin Mu raised her eyes, her sharp gaze piercing inside. She pushed the ajar door open and entered, ”Yes!”

”Yang Qin left the office building this afternoon, and her replacement is a college student from our headquarters, a guy!”

Mu Yichen deliberately emphasized ’a guy,’ staring at Qin Mu’s face.

Qin Mu also stared at him. Was he emphasizing it being a guy to prevent her from getting jealous again?

”Why are you telling me about company affairs?”

Qin Mu spoke with her head down, standing by the wall, unsure whether to go further in, as he showed no intention of leaving.

”Why tell you? If I don’t, you’ll think I treat female secretaries differently, and I’ll bear the brunt of your jealousy, won’t I?”

Mu Yichen spoke indifferently, as if to say everything was her fault.

Qin Mu found his reasoning hard to accept, stubbornly looking at him, ”President Mu, I don’t understand what you’re saying. Am I always the one at fault in your mind?”

”I didn’t say that!”

”You didn’t say it, but you mean it. You never reflect on yourself, always thinking everything is my fault!”

Furious, Qin Mu felt the flames in her heart rise, like a volcano erupting. She turned and slammed the door as she left.

Mu Yichen bit his emotionless lips silently, then stepped out to follow her.

Without a word, Qin Mu locked the door, leaned alone inside, and gradually, her eyes blurred with tears!

”Open the door and solve the problem. What does it mean to turn and walk away with just two words?”

Mu Yichen stood outside their bedroom door, calmly asking, a bit annoyed.

Qin Mu found his words amusing, thinking she seemed like a joke—always unreasonable in his eyes, so stubbornly ignored him.