Halfway through the banquet, Nian Mu went to the bathroom.
In the bathroom stall, she happened to hear two women outside talking about her.
"Tell me, who was the woman who walked into the banquet hall with Mu Shaoling before, holding the two children in her hands? I remember his wife didn't look like this." A woman asked.
"So she's really not her wife? I thought I remembered her appearance wrongly. Then who is this woman?"
"Mu Shaoling's wife is still abroad, and there is no news yet about her mischief. Who knows who that woman is? Anyway, she is well-behaved. Maybe she is that kind of woman."
"What kind of woman?"
"Just the mistress. For such an outstanding man as Mu Shaoling, isn't it normal to have a mistress around him?"
"Shouldn't be right? The mistress dares to show her face on such an occasion? Even if she dared, Mu Shaoling wouldn't dare to bring her here. Aren't you afraid of making the old man angry?"
"I said so, but you saw how close those two children were to that woman. I heard Cai Xiufen say that she didn't know the identity of this woman, but she refused to say anything for fear that the old man would find out.
scold her."
"It's hard to say, let's go. This Mu family is really complicated. I thought Mu Shaoling was a rare good man, but the police in Meixian County are like this."
"There are no men who don't cheat. They just haven't been discovered by us. Let's go out."
Nian Mu stood in the cubicle, listening to the two women talking about him, and shook his head helplessly. Cai Xiufen really did not hesitate to damage the reputation of the Mu family to make irresponsible remarks.
She walked out of the cubicle, washed her hands, and left the bathroom.
When he walked back to the banquet hall, there were still many people looking at him. Nianmu ignored them and walked back to his seat.
Just when Nian Mu left to go to the bathroom, the people at the same table immediately asked Ruan Manwei, Zhou Qing and the others to inquire about Nian Mu's identity, so both of them knew how these people saw Nian Mu now.
Ruan Manwei held Nian Mu's hand and felt the coldness in her palm. She frowned and asked in concern, "Are you okay?"
Nian Mu shook his head, indicating that it was okay, picked up the chopsticks, and continued to eat.
After the banquet, Nian Mu wanted to take a taxi and leave, but Uncle Zhang came over and whispered beside her: "Ms. Nian, the young master has ordered you to stay here and not leave. If you feel bored and tired,
You can go to the lounge to rest for a while, and then he will send you back after seeing off the guests."
Nian Mu was speechless. He originally wanted to sneak away while Mu Shaoling wasn't paying attention, but the man's movements were faster than his...
She had no choice but to nod, indicating that she understood.
Ruan Manwei heard the conversation between the two and her eyes flashed, but in the end she said nothing. She patted Nian Mu on the shoulder and said with a smile: "Xiao Nian, I'm going back first. Keep in touch. Come to my house when you have time.
Have a meal."
"Okay, I understand." Nianmu waved towards her.
After Uncle Zhang conveyed Mu Shaoling's instructions, he left. After a while, he came over with his three children.
Taotao first lay on her lap and asked: "Sister, haven't you left yet? Why don't you come with us?"
Nian Mu shook his head and said, "No, I'll wait until everyone has dispersed before leaving. It's getting late, so you should go back quickly."
Seeing this, Taotao couldn't bear to let her sit here alone, and insisted: "No, sister, you can go back with us and let Uncle Zhang drive you back."
Zhan Zhan looked at his younger brother who looked like he was relying on their mother. He shook his head helplessly and said, "Sister, there must be someone to pick her up. Brother, let's go."
With that said, he took Taotao's hand and left.
Taotao reluctantly looked back at Nianmu step by step. It wasn't until she followed Uncle Zhang out of the hotel and got into the car that she complained: "Brother, why don't you let your sister ride in our car."
"Stupid brother." Zhan Zhan looked at his younger brother with a look of hatred, and reminded: "Sister sitting there must have been ordered by dad. Maybe he asked sister to sit there, and dad will send her away later.
After the guests are over, send her home."
"Really?" Taotao didn't believe it.
Zhan Zhan looked at Uncle Zhang and said, "Uncle Zhang, tell me if this is dad's arrangement."
He just saw their father giving some instructions to Uncle Zhang. After a while, Uncle Zhang walked over to their mother.
"Yes, Master Zhanzhan, your father will indeed send Ms. Nian back later, please don't worry." Uncle Zhang said.
Taotao said "Oh", knowing that someone was picking up Nianmu, so he became quiet.
The other side.
After Mu Shaoling sent away a few mortal guests, he walked to Nian Mu. At this time, only the waiter clearing the tables was left in the banquet hall.
He looked at Nian Mu who was sitting there scrolling through his cell phone and said, "I've been waiting for a long time. A few of the guests who were quite drunk said a few words. Come on, I'll take you back."
Nian Mu nodded, expressing understanding.
After all, the people invited to this banquet are all related to the Mu family or have cooperative relationships.
But no matter what kind of relationship it is, there are not many opportunities to see Mu Shaoling in normal times, so it is normal for them to seize this opportunity and exchange a few words with Mu Shaoling.
She stood up and left with him.
After walking out of the hotel, the night wind blew. Nianmu was not mentally prepared and couldn't help but shiver.
Mu Shaoling noticed, took off his coat and put it on her shoulders.
Nian Mu was about to refuse, saying that he was not cold, but heard him say in a low voice: "Put it on, don't catch a cold."
"I'm not that fragile." Nian Mu said, still covering his coat.
There was his breath and his warmth on the coat. No matter how cold the night wind was, she didn't seem to feel anything at the moment.
"Don't catch a cold. You will officially go back to work at T Group tomorrow. The company needs you to work at your best." Mu Shaoling said and walked to the parking lot.
When Nian Mu heard this, his concern seemed to come from work.
She always felt that something was wrong, but at the same time it seemed that everything was right and there was nothing wrong with it.
The two of them walked side by side to the car. Nian Mu waited for him to unlock the car, but before he could help him open the door, he opened the door and sat on it quickly.
Mu Shaoling noticed her movements, as if he was afraid that those gentlemanly actions he made would trouble her, and his eyes couldn't help but look deeply.
In the past, the relationship between the two was so close, but now, she couldn't wait to distance herself.
If he hadn't done anything extreme, Mu Shaoling would have thought that he had really done something to hurt him unintentionally, causing her to avoid him like a snake or a scorpion.
Watching the passenger door close, Mu Shaoling kept a reserved expression, got into the driver's seat and drove, but in the end said nothing.
