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Night fell and Lin Muhan returned to his apartment.

The broken remote control was still lying on the floor. There were still the dishes that Rice Snow had prepared yesterday in the fridge. However, the room was ice-cold and there were no traces of her at all.

The news from last night was not something she could handle easily.

Thinking about it this way, Leng Cen's expression finally changed, and revealed a smile.

But when she thought about what Secretary Lee had said, she went to many places after she left the old dwelling, and then to the plaza, and then to nowhere else.

All day they had not heard from her.

The old man was so angry that he went back to his dwelling. Lin Muhan's gaze turned cold, and his originally cold eyes shone with a cold light.

"Michelle …" The thin, cold voice called out Mi Xue's name softly.

Ring, ring, ring!

The phone rang. Lin Muhan took a glance and saw that it was Secretary Lee's number. He immediately placed it beside his ear.

"CEO, there's still no news of the young mistress." Secretary Lee said in a trembling voice.

The light in Lin Muhan's eyes became even colder, "Continue the investigation!"

"Yes sir!" Secretary Lee anxiously replied, and then quickly followed, "Meng has called again, this is already the fifteenth time today, CEO, how do I reply?"

"Tell Meng, I'll talk to Meng Yuyan tomorrow." After pondering for a moment, Lin Muhan replied.

Although Secretary Lee didn't understand what he meant, he still quickly agreed.

Dong, dong, dong!

Without waiting for him to react, the apartment's door was knocked, causing Lin Muhan to be overjoyed. There were very few people who knew about this place, and normally no one would know that he was here.

Unknowingly, Lin Muhan quickened his steps towards the door, and even impatiently opened it quickly, and when he saw Xu Yansheng standing at the door, his eyes were filled with disappointment.

"Why are you here?" Lin Muhan turned and walked towards the wine shelves.

When Xu Yansheng came in, he had already taken the wine and cup to the small round table on the balcony to sit down.

Xu Yansheng sat in front of him, looking at the red wine in his hands, he clicked his tongue, "Rich people are really extravagant, drinking at home is actually rife!"

"Get to the point!" Lin Muhan's face was gloomy.

"Your two uncles and uncles are about to lose their cool. The old tutor has also given them pressure. They'll probably react in the next two days." Xu Yansheng held up his wine cup and shook it lightly, "It's just that I'm not sure of the reason Qu Yiming came back for."

"I'm rather curious about what kind of weakness he has over Second Uncle and Uncle, and how he can get those two selfish ghosts to speak up for him." Lin Muhan's eyes were as deep as an ancient pond, he held his wine cup and stood up to look into the distance.

Xu Yansheng raised his eyebrows, "I'm afraid only they know about this."

"Continue the investigation." Lin Muhan said indifferently.

"But you really don't plan to explain what happened last night. Right now, the rumors are not so good to hear." Xu Yansheng swept his eyes across his surroundings, "Furthermore, Little Mi Xue seems to be angry because of this."

"It's not time yet."

"This is the first time I've heard that an explanation requires an opportunity, but don't play around too fiercely. The old man's body can't handle all of this. The problems at the old house are enough to give him a headache." Xu Yansheng finished the wine in his cup in one gulp.

"Yes." Lin Muhan unintentionally answered.

The two of them did not speak, they just quietly drank their wine, as if everything was in the wine.

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The next day, he seemed to know that everyone's hearts were clouded with gloom. The sun was too lazy to come out, and the gloom and gloom made them feel like they couldn't breathe.

Mi Xue finally had a good night's sleep in Gu Licheng's apartment.

She folded the blanket and walked out of the room. Gu Licheng had just finished preparing breakfast, and seeing her come out, he smiled and said, "I was just about to call you."

"Actually, you don't have to be so kind to me." Michelle said apologetically, "It's time to go back."

Gu Licheng's hand that was holding the chopsticks paused for a moment, and quickly returned back to normal, "I also want to eat breakfast, but I just did it on the way, it would be a waste if I don't."

Mi Xue walked to the front of the table and looked at the sumptuous breakfast on the table. She felt touched, but more importantly, she felt guilty, as she knew Gu Licheng's feelings but was unable to repay him.

The corner of Gu Licheng's mouth turned bitter. In the past, they could still be friends, but now, it was already so awkward for them to eat breakfast.

Some things had changed after all.

Bada!

The sound of the lock turning could be heard. Gu Licheng and Mi Xue turned their heads at the same time and a middle-aged woman walked in. When she saw Mi Xue, her expression changed.

"Mom!" Gu Licheng stood up, "Why are you here?"

"Why did I come? What did you do yesterday? All the directors were waiting for your report, yet you threw a pile of crap at us for this bitch." Gu Licheng's mother scolded loudly.

Mi Xue stood up in embarrassment. She did not think that it would bring Gu Licheng such a great trouble.

"I'm sorry, Aunt, I …"

"You still know how to say sorry? In the past, it was not enough to harm our Li Cheng. Now that we are married, we still have to drag him along. With a cold expression, Mother Gu almost went forward to point at Mi Xue and scold her.

"Mom, what did you say? It's not because of Michelle." Gu Licheng walked in front of Mi Xue and protected her behind him.

"If it's not for her, then tell me what kind of thing is going on. Li Cheng, don't you know the importance of the board of directors?

As he spoke, he glared at Michelle.

Mi Xue knew she was in the wrong. She picked up her bag that was placed on the chair and bowed deeply to the Mother Gu. "I'm sorry, I have caused you trouble."

"Snow, it's not your fault. I volunteered to do this." Gu Licheng immediately pulled her.

"Hmph, I wonder what's so good about this fox spirit, she wanted to court death and marry Lin Muhan. Now that Lin Muhan has a new lover and is bothering my son, he really thinks my son is Bei Tai." Mother Gu did not have any intention of letting this go.

Minxue was utterly humiliated by these words.

Gu Licheng's expression slowly became gloomy as well, "Mom, I told you, this matter has nothing to do with Xue Xue Xue!"

"Thank you for yesterday, I'm leaving." Mi Xue didn't want to be involved in this, so she headed for the door.

Gu Licheng wanted to chase after him, but he was stopped by Mother Gu, "Li Cheng, where did you put your mother? If you don't go to the company today, your father will be angry again."

"I'm going to the company today." Gu Licheng watched as Mi Xue's figure disappeared in the doorway, his heart burning with anxiety as he pushed Mother Gu away and chased after her.

Mother Gu shouted from behind him, "Li Cheng, come back for me, come back …"

Mi Xue walked into the elevator and narrowed her eyes. She did not expect Gu Licheng to even postpone the Board of Trustees for her sake.

Michelle slowly walked downstairs and out of the apartment, her mind a blank.

She had no idea where she was going or what she was doing.

"Snow!"

Behind her, Gu Licheng caught up with her. Mi Xue quickened her pace, but Gu Licheng was already standing in front of her, "Xuanxue, you really didn't delay yesterday's match. You don't need to feel guilty."

"Li Cheng, it's impossible between us." Michelle knew this was cruel, but she still managed to say it after some slight hesitation.

Gu Licheng's face instantly paled, and the light in his eyes instantly dimmed.

Longer pain is less painful than shorter pain.

"We've known each other for so many years, I don't have the slightest feeling of love for you. Even if we spend more time together, we can only be friends. Li Cheng, some feelings are destined to never sublimate. "

"But …" Gu Licheng wanted to refute her.

"As time passes, love is born. I only know those who do not know my own heart. As for me, I know my own heart very well." Mi Xue looked at Gu Licheng resolutely. "I know very well, from start to finish, there is only one person in my heart. It was, is now …"

Lin Muhan's figure immediately appeared in his mind, the corner of his lips slightly raised, "Although he doesn't love me, he will always be in my heart from now on!"

This sentence revealed the two's future, which was so straightforward that Gu Licheng was unable to refute it.

"Go have breakfast." Gu Licheng said softly.

"Li Cheng..." Mi Xue really wanted to reject this request. She knew that the more she gave, the more hope the other party would have, and the pain she would experience afterwards would be doubled as well.

It was just like the current her!

"Just for breakfast." Gu Licheng looked at Mi Xue stubbornly. Seeing that she did not answer right away, he begged again, "Is it possible?"

Michelle wanted to refuse, but seeing how injured he looked, he could not bear to do so. He nodded. "After breakfast, can we go back to our old self?"

In the past, we … Gu Licheng thought that in the end, he was still unable to replace Lin Muhan.

"Alright." He forced a smile.

As if they were afraid that the Mother Gu would come looking for them again, the two of them chose a restaurant that was further away, the same restaurant they went before.

There were not many people on the way, and they sat where they had been.

"Shrimp dumplings in one basket, beans in two bowls, beef noodle soup in one bowl, spicy noodles in one bowl, coriander and scallions in one bowl..." Gu Licheng very skillfully ordered the dishes.

Mi Xue looked at Gu Licheng. He really understood her, to the point where he could clearly remember her preferences.

It would be a lie to say that she wasn't moved, but if she didn't love him, she wouldn't love him in the end.

Waiting for the food to arrive, the two of them ate in silence. Neither of them spoke up, as if this was the last time they were having breakfast together.

Michelle could only feel the tears welling up in her eyes, and did not dare to look up.

Midway through the meal, tears finally welled up in her eyes and slid gently down her face. Michelle stood up from her seat and said, "Sorry, I need to go to the bathroom."

"Yes." Gu Licheng promised softly as he stared at her seat in a daze.

Michelle hurried to the bathroom, and just as she was about to turn a corner, she bumped into someone who had just walked out. She lowered her head and mumbled, "Sorry," before heading to the bathroom.

The person standing at the door looked in the direction she had disappeared in and frowned slightly. "Why is she here?"