Chapter 12：Is This Bed Too Small?

The inside of the villa seemed even bigger than the outside. It was furnished in a European theme, and the main theme of the house, including the furniture, was predominantly white. There was a minimalistic feel to it, a low-key style that exuded a luxurious air. The only thing that Ye Banxia felt wasn't perfect was the lack of warmth. Maybe it had something to do with the color.

She found it a pity, but did not show it.

She'd only taken a few steps in when a middle-aged woman walked out of the kitchen. She was slightly plump, had a kind look, and seemed like someone who was nice and easygoing.

"Welcome, Madam." She greeted her politely.

Mo Chenyan introduced her. "This is Aunt Li, she's been working in the villa for five years. When I'm not around, you can go straight to Aunt Li if you need anything."

Perhaps it was Aunt Li's kind and hospitable nature, but Ye Banxia lost the hint of stiffness in her smile. She nodded. "Hello, Aunt Li."

"Aye, hello, Madam." Aunt Li smilingly responded and also felt that this new Mistress of the household was a nice person. She got even more comfortable with her. "What tea do you like? I'll prepare it for you now."

"Oh, there's no need to go to that trouble. Just some warm water will do."

When Ye Banxia was done talking, she noticed that Mo Chenyan was looking at her with his brows slightly furrowed.

"What's wrong?"

She intuitively touched her face. Was there dirt or something?

Mo Chenyan paused for a while before saying quietly, "If you don't like it, we can renovate this place."

Ye Banxia was stunned for a moment before bursting into a laughter. "I'm already moving in, isn't it too much trouble to renovate it?"

So this was what he was thinking about.

"It won't take too long."

Mo Chenyan sat beside her. Her smile was infectious to him, and he soon felt his cold expression soften. "My apartment in Jin Garden is tidied up every week. If we have to renovate this place, we can put up there for a while."

Upon hearing "Jin Garden", Ye Banxia flinched slightly.

Of course Mo Chenyan knew what she was thinking.

He did not delve into that sensitive topic and instead went on, "You'd better think through this carefully. This won't just be my house in future. If you don't like this place, won't you feel glum facing it every day?"

Those were some pretty convincing words. Ye Banxia knitted her brows slightly upon hearing them.

Mo Chenyan thought she was considering what he'd just said, so he quietly waited for her to respond.

He didn't know that she was stuck with the words "this won't just be my house in future".

"Then let's go buy some furniture!" Ye Banxia finally came to a conclusion and excitedly said, "It takes a lot of effort to get renovation done. You're busy at work, and I'm not familiar with this field…"

"Actually, the current decor is already very beautiful. I'm just more used to having warm colors around the house, so this minimalistic style feels empty and cold to me. When you're free, we can go out and source some furniture. How's that?"

Her eyes were wide and sparkly as she looked at him, but her last two words were asked with some cautiousness.

At that moment, Mo Chenyan really felt like wrapping her in an embrace.

He squinted his eyes a little and then nodded. "Alright, we'll go after lunch."

Ye Banxia was shocked. So fast?!

But as Aunt Li now emerged with a cup of tea and a cup of water, she looked down and did not say anything.

"Mister, Madam, have a drink. I'll be preparing your lunch now." Aunt Li was on her way back to the kitchen when she suddenly stopped as if she'd just recalled something. She turned towards Banxia with a smile. "Madam, if there's anything you like in particular, just let me know. I'll prepare it often for you in the future."

"Alright. Thank you, Aunt Li."

The awkwardness she felt at first was washed away by Aunt Li's warmth and kindness.

Mo Chenyan took her upstairs to see the bedrooms. The master bedroom was the second furthest bedroom from the stairs, while the furthest one in was the study. As she'd expected, the furnishing upstairs was in minimalist tones as well—but with a few darker shades.

Ye Banxia found it pretty amusing, but did not want to make it too obvious for the man beside her.

When she came out of the study room, she couldn't help but ask, "Mr. Mo, you live alone in this huge house and face this sort of color every day. Don't you find it boring?"

The man stopped walking for a second and gave an ambiguous "Mm" as an answer.

He opened the bedroom door, and just as Ye Banxia swept her glance past him to look around the room, he suddenly turned to her and said, "That's why I got you to accompany me."

He then left the door wide open and walked in on his own, leaving Ye Banxia rooted in shock.

When she'd finally snapped to her senses, she placed a hand to her cheek. It was warm to the touch.

She knew she must've been blushing.

Ye Banxia bit her lip. This man was always so cold and serious, how did he manage to say something that got her heart fluttering so much?

Or, could she just be reading too much into it?

Mo Chenyan looked at the woman behind him and smiled inconspicuously. He'd found a new source of entertainment in life: teasing his wife.

After looking around the bedroom, he suddenly asked, "Is this bed too small?"

Ye Banxia was stunned once again.

When she looked up at him, she found that he was still standing as before, his expression unchanged and his features highlighted in the sunlight that had spilled in.

So she was overthinking it again?

"I-It's already… pretty big…"

Ye Banxia stammered for a bit as embarrassment flickered in her eyes.

Mo Chenyan's smile was even more obvious now. "Let's get another one."