C42

"That's someone Xi Muqiao placed on his heart. As long as it's his, I'll snatch it away!"

As soon as he mentioned her face, Simochi's five fingers suddenly clenched and his expression instantly became unsightly.

Although her appearance had already married him, he knew that he was not in her heart. Every night, they would sleep in the same bed and under the same blanket, but the man whose face he dreamt of was not Xi Muche, but Xi Muqiao!

As a descendant of the Xi Family, his and Xi Muqiao's treatment was much worse. Because Xi Muqiao was the grandson of the Xi Family, Xi Muqiao was the first to use all of the Xi Family's best resources. Since he was young, Xi Muqiao had always been outstanding; whenever someone mentioned the Xi Family's grandson, his grandmother would only mention of him.

"Treat her well. Don't think I don't know you hit her. Mu Che, I know you like looks, but you can't use this method. This will only make her walk further and further away."

Seeing his son's unsightly expression, Xi Lu Feng relaxed his tone a little. They could have snatched him away, but they were still unable to grasp their son's heart. As for their feelings, they could only force themselves not to do so.

"I know."

Xi Muche did not know for sure whether he hated Xi Muqiao for stealing everyone's attention from a young age, or whether the man in his heart was him, Xi Muqiao, or both.

Perhaps it was because she was too idle, Qiao Mu forgot what Xi Muqiao had said and decided to go out for a walk. She thought that at home, she would be bored to death and wanted to go to the hospital to see his mother. With her swollen face that was like a pig's head, his mother would definitely break the jar and ask her questions.

Just as he put on his clothes, before his hand could reach the doorknob, the door opened by itself.

When the furious face of Xi Muqiao appeared in front of her, she took a step back due to her luck. He bit his lower lip and didn't dare to meet the man's eyes that were so dark they couldn't see the bottom.

"Da-Uncle!"

Xi Muqiao raised his eyebrows as he sized up the little bastard who looked like he was about to go out. His thin lips slightly curled up as he slightly raised his chin.

"Go sit on the sofa."

Qiao Mu walked shakily to the sofa and sat down. She twisted her fingers and her clear almond eyes were filled with guilt.

"Da-Uncle, you, too."

Xi Mubai gently smiled and said in a soft voice, "Good girl, I'm not sitting here. I need to do something first."

Qiao Mu felt goosebumps from the gentleness in her voice. She watched as Xi Muqiao walked into the kitchen. When she came out, she held a rolling pin in her hand!

"Uncle, do you want to cook?" Qiao Mu blinked blankly.

"No, no, you misunderstood, I wanted to break your legs." Xi Mubai had a brilliant smile on his face.

Qiao Mu was horrified. She stood up with a snap and ran back to her room in a shitty manner. She slammed the door, her voice carrying a sobbing tone.

"Uncle, I'm in the wrong. I don't dare to do it again. I'll be good and obedient in the future. Please, don't break my legs. I don't want to break any more."

Xi Muqiao dropped his rolling pin and could not help but curl his lips. What a cute little bastard. How could he bear to break her legs and scare her?

"Come out, I have something to tell you."

There was no sound from inside the door. After a while, Qiao Mu's muffled voice could be heard.

"I'm not going out. You're definitely trying to trick me out and break my legs."

Xi Muqiao pinched the center of his brows and let out a long breath. How could there be such a thoughtless person? How did she grow up?

"If you don't come out now, I'll sell you out."

Qiao Mu leaned on the door and looked up at the ceiling. She was crying so hard that she couldn't shed a tear. This damned old bastard was using this to threaten her again!

He carefully stuck his head out and saw that there was no rolling pin in Xi Muqiao's hand. Only then did he heave a sigh of relief. After coming out, he stuck close to the wall and stood straight like a schoolboy. His voice was as thin as silk.

"Speak, speak."

The room was not as cold as it used to be. Xi Muqiao had people install a lot of electric radiators, so he loosened his tie, took off his coat and threw it to Qiao Mu, indicating for her to hang it on the hanger. Qiao Mu took it and the dog-legged one ran over to hang it, moving quickly and cleanly.

"Is your face better?"

"A little more."

Xi Muqiao nodded and patted the sofa beside him. His gloomy eyes made it difficult for others to see through his current emotions, and he slowly spoke up.

"Bring your account book with you tomorrow. Come with me to a place."

Qiao Mu sat beside him and looked over. "Where are you going? Do you need an account book?"

He pointed at Qiao Mu's chin and looked at her slightly swollen cheeks. Her voice was light.

"Civil Affairs Bureau."

"Huh?" Qiao Mu widened his eyes. She could clearly see her own reflection in the man's dark eyes. "What, what?"

Xi Muqiao's fingertips gently caressed that charming and beautiful chin. The light in his eyes was dark, as if it had been absorbed into the myriad of lights.

"Register, receive the certificate."

Qiao Mu was startled as she looked at him in horror. She hurriedly said: "I don't want it."

"You can't refuse. Either go and register, or I'll sell you to someone else. Choose one."

She stared blankly at the man's devilish handsome face. After a long while, her embarrassment turned into anger as she said, "Old bastard!" You can't just use it every time because of this reason! "

Xi Muqiao did not seem to be angry. He smiled at her and said, "Why wouldn't I be able to use it?"

"I'm not old enough yet!"

"This is none of my business!"

Qiao Mu lowered her head and her shoulders trembled. With a shake, she suddenly let out a violent choking sound. Tears the size of beans rolled down her face.

Xi Muqiao frowned and scolded, "What are you crying for!"

She raised her tear-stained face and frowned. After some time, she finally spoke.

"Then I'll be a married woman in the future. I won't be a young and peerless beauty anymore, wuu …."

"…"

Mubai Qiao wanted to die. This little bastard was lacking in guts. You would never be able to guess what was going on in Qiao Mu's head, and would never be able to guess what earth-shattering words she would say next.

One needed to strike the iron while it was hot. Qiao Mu was still young and hesitant, easily going back on her words. Xi Muqiao knew her well. This little bastard would dare to act so shamelessly in just a few minutes.

Early the next morning, she was still drooling and sleeping soundly when Xi Muqiao forcefully pulled her up. Then, she put on her clothes one by one, washed her face and brushed her teeth. She carried her account book to the car and drove it all the way to the Civil Affairs Bureau.