Marry Me Quick
Chapter 713

Chapter 713 Looking Away Uneasily

The first person Ziyue saw when she arrived at Lumiere Jade House was Muchen.

Muchen had visited daily while Zixi was hospitalized for the past few days. However, when Muchen and Ziyue met, they didn't say much.

Ziyue held Zixi's hand and stood opposite Muchen. Before she said anything, Zixi was the first to greet Muchen, "Daddy."

Muchen glanced at him and answered, "Mm."

Ziyue felt uncomfortable by Muchen's indifferent attitude.

Ziyue saw him playing with Zixi when she arrived home the day he returned. The peaceful scene was still vivid in her mind.

But she didn't think so any more after what had happened a few days ago.

He didn't immediately tell her Shichu's whereabouts.

Not only that, but he also felt uncertain. He only admitted he knew where Shichu was when interrogated by Jingshu.

The man before her was still handsome but felt slightly unfamiliar to her.

She looked down at Zixi, whose small figure stuck to her. He raised his head slightly and stared at Muchen with wide eyes. It was as though he wanted to approach Muchen but was scared of Muchen's indifferent demeanor.

Ziyue's heart felt constricted. She crouched down and picked Zixi up.

Zixi leaned obediently on Ziyue's shoulder when she carried him.

However, he would secretly glance at Muchen extremely cautiously from time to time.

Children were sensitive. Even more so when it was their own parent. Zixi could feel that his father didn't seem to like him much.

Ziyue reached out and patted Zixi's back comfortingly. She said to Muchen, "I want to see Shichu."

Muchen nodded ever so slightly. He reached out and wanted to carry Zixi.

"Let me carry him."

The elevator was going up multiple floors. Muchen feared that Ziyue would be tired.

"It's alright." Ziyue avoided his extended arms as she stepped to the side and walked into the elevator.

She wouldn't discuss Zixi's matters with Muchen for the time being because there was too much to discuss. They had to solve their problems one at a time. The family of three was silent in the elevator.

Even Zixi could feel the cold air between the two adults. His little arms were hooked around Ziyue's neck as he leaned on her obediently.

Muchen turned to glance at him. Zixi also turned to look at Muchen at the same time.

The father and son looked at each other.

Zixi had entirely inherited Muchen's pitch-black eyes.

However, Zixi's pitch-black eyes were utterly innocent.

Even if Zixi was more brilliant and thoughtful than his peers, he was a child at the end of the day. He didn't understand what was going on.

Therefore, his gaze showed traces of fear and anticipation as he looked at Muchen.

As they looked at each other, Muchen was the first to look away uneasily.

If Zixi was older, he would have hated his father.

However, Zixi was too young and didn't know anything.

Shichu and Enxue were locked up in the same suite. Bodyguards kept guard outside.

When the bodyguards saw Ziyue and her family walking over, they greeted the family in unison, "Boss. Mrs. Qin."

The corners of Ziyue's mouth twitched, and she revealed a sarcastic smile.

On the day of Zixi's incident, she and Muchen had gone to pick Zixi up from school. The teachers had seen Muchen, and news of Muchen still being alive spread.

It spread like wildfire. Jingshu had even gone to their house that day because he had heard the rumors.

For the past few days, news of Muchen still alive spread throughout Yunzhou City. It was no longer a secret.

Even if his properties were transferred to Ziyue, these people would still call Muchen 'boss' when they saw him, and they would obey his instructions.

Ziyue had an indifferent expression. She walked in quietly as she carried Zixi.

As she entered, she saw Shichu sitting by the window.

When Shichu heard a noise behind him, he slowly turned and said gently, "You're here."

He turned, spoke, and smiled slowly.

It was like a slow-motion movie scene.

Ziyue's heart hurt, and she suddenly felt upset.

"Mm."

Ziyue answered as she put Zixi down. She looked around and realized Enxue wasn't there.

Before she came, she had called and said she would come with Zixi. She didn't think it was a coincidence that Enxue wasn't around.

Shichu's gaze fell on Zixi, and his smile deepened. "Zixi is here too."

"It's Uncle Lu. You've seen him before," Ziyue said gently as she stroked Zixi's head.

Zixi glanced at Shichu for quite a long time. When he seemed to have confirmed that Shichu was kind, he greeted Shichu politely. "Uncle Lu."

"Good boy."

Shichu's voice was weak.

After that, the room fell into silence.

Muchen, who felt invisible after entering the room, approached them and picked Zixi up.

He sat down on a couch while carrying Zixi.

Although Shichu and Enxue were on house arrest, Muchen treated them well.

They were in a suite with three rooms, a big living room, a study room, and a dining room.

The couches were a distance away from the windows. If Ziyue and Shichu spoke in a softer voice, Muchen might not be able to hear them.

She glanced in Muchen's direction and realized that he and Zixi were looking at her unblinkingly.

Two faces with identical eyes that were cut from the same mold. Even their emotions were similar.

After a momentary pause, she walked to Shichu.

Since they were indoors, Shichu didn't have a coat on. He wore a gray sweater instead. His face was fair and elegant, and he seemed all the more refined.

His eyes were calm, as though he could see through everything.

Ziyue's throat felt choked up.

However, her gaze finally fell on his legs. She said with some difficulty, "Won't they get better?"

"I don't know." Shichu smiled indifferently. But when Ziyue's expression suddenly changed, he added, "The doctor said there is a chance of curing me. I'll try it out. Perhaps there's a possibility." Ziyue knew he was saying it to comfort her.

Although doctors couldn't heal themselves, they knew their condition well when sick or injured.

"Weren't you working for Gricy? Why did you save him? Do you think I'll thank you now that you're like this?" Ziyue's voice turned sharp toward the end. It was unbelievably harsh.

She would rather Shichu still work for Gricy as a healthy man.

Shichu's smile froze for a moment.

He couldn't smile. His voice was gentle, as if talking about something unimportant. "I saved Muchen, so I don't need your gratitude. He has promised to give me everything I want."