It was just dawn when Tang Ziyu burst into Situ Ping’s room, carrying her clothes that were still half-dressed. She jumped onto his bed and nestled into his duvet. Situ Ping heard her voice, but he didn’t expect her to report back to him about last night in this way. ‘You missed me that much? Or was it that he didn’t feed you enough, so you had to come to me?’ Situ Ping’s tone made Ziyu bite him hard: ‘He woke up!’ If you’re awake, then you’re a man.’ “I mean, he didn’t fall asleep at all last night, he was awake the whole time!” “Oh? He must not have taken his medicine, so he must have seen something very erotic!” Tang Ziyu’s face was so red that an egg could be fried on it. “Shut up!” ’It seems that someone didn’t come to me because they were sexually unsatisfied. Is it because he was too strong and hurt you, so you came to me for medicine? No problem, but don’t forget to pay me the consultation fee!’
Tang Ziyu kicked him, almost knocking him off the bed: ‘Go to hell!’ Situ Ping took the opportunity to hug her legs and return to her pillowside position: ‘Be good, let me take a look, I’m afraid he hurt you!’ ‘Humph!’ Tang Ziyu didn’t know why tears were streaming down her face: ‘It’s all your fault! You’ve embarrassed me to death, how can I face people in the future! He already doesn’t like me, now he must think I’m a slut!’ “What’s wrong with being a slut? It’s a perfect match for a woman like me!” Situ Ping’s smiling face became a little scary where Tang Ziyu couldn’t see it. His eyes narrowed a little, and he patted his treasure, “You go back to sleep for a while, don’t worry, I’ll take care of everything!” “Situ Ping, he’s not going to think we’re going to harm him, is he?” ’No, he’s not pretty enough. Our beautiful woman served him herself once!’ Don’t you dare!’ A pillow was thrown over, and Situ Ping pretended to be defeated: “If he dares to talk nonsense, Boss Tang’s pillow technique will definitely knock him out!” “Nonsense!” “You see, I’m already lying down, aren’t I?” The two people had a little fun on the bed for a while before Tang Ziyu fell asleep with peace of mind.
Sifu Ping knew that Mu Xiaotian would definitely come to him for a reasonable explanation, but he really had no interest in arguing with someone who was clearly rebellious. Mu Xiaotian had never believed that they were there to save him from the start, so anything he said now would just give him more reasons to doubt. So Sifu Ping had no intention of explaining anything to him. After washing up, he went straight to the flower room to eat breakfast. Mu Xiaotian also walked in, his face gloomy, his eyes searching for Tang Ziyu’s whereabouts.
‘She’s still asleep. You seemed to have exhausted her last night. Let’s have breakfast together!’ Mu Xiaotian looked at the man, not understanding what the other person really meant. If Tang Ziyu was his woman, how could he speak so nonchalantly? If Tang Ziyu had no relationship with him, why were the two of them so intimate? What kind of show were they putting on for him? “Sit down, why are you being so polite today?” “Where is she?” ’If you must know, then fine, I’ll tell you: she’s in my bed. The pickles are good today, try some!”
Mu Xiaotian’s right hand hung down at an angle, and Situ Ping blocked with his chopsticks: “You don’t have to get angry if you don’t like pickles!” Mu Xiaotian snorted, and his wrist turned to attack his neck. Situ Ping fell backwards, and the chopsticks hit the back of Mu Xiaotian’s hand: ’It really is true that when the fox is dead, the dogs will cook it! But it seems that your internal heat hasn’t been resolved yet!’ Who are you?’ “I am Situ Ping, please spare me, Hero Mu!” “Situ Ping? You can’t possibly be Situ Ping, who are you?” “Hey, you won’t believe me if I tell you, so why do you even ask?” Situ Ping put down his chopsticks and continued eating his congee.
Mu Xiaotian also sat down and took a big bite of his bun. He knew that the man in front of him must have a past that he didn’t want others to know about, just like Tang Ziyu had said. But when he thought about Tang Ziyu, he felt a little depressed. How could it be? How could she be someone else’s woman? He stared at Situ Ping again: how could he be so carefree? Even if he knew that his woman had slept with someone else. Did he not care about Ziyu at all? Situ Ping could tell that the other person was very confused, otherwise he would not just be eating buns and not drinking congee. ‘Hero Mu, don’t you think there’s something wrong?’ The doctor is concerned about his patients, so he kindly reminded the other person, but his heart was not at peace. If others knew that Mu Xiaotian was here, a lot of trouble would come knocking at the door, and Ziyu would definitely be hurt, which he never wanted to see.
‘Mr. Situ, may I ask if our second young master is at home?’ A servant from the Qin family asked after greeting him outside the flower hall. “She’s still sleeping. What’s the matter?” “Master Bai from the jade shop asked to pass on a message, saying that the second young master has finished making everything everyone asked him to make, and he would like the second young master to come and have a look.” “I see. I’ll get the car ready and go wake her up.” With that, Situ Ping walked out, and Mu Xiaotian followed closely behind him.
Tang Ziyu was sound asleep, hugging Situ’s pillow. Situ Ping stroked her face: ‘Wake up, little pepper, someone’s come to see the second master to see you!’ Tang Ziyu grunted and got up, sitting in Situ Ping’s arms: ‘I was just having a nice dream! You’re so annoying!’ She rubbed her eyes and suddenly saw Mu Xiaotian standing opposite her. She couldn’t help but scream, ‘Why is he here?’ He just wanted to see who the second boss is! Be a good girl and get dressed quickly.’ With that, Situ Ping began to help her get dressed, and Mu Xiaotian quickly turned his head away. “Hero Mu, why are you making this difficult? Yu’er doesn’t know how to get dressed by herself, won’t you help her?” “Who needs him! Situ Ping, don’t take this opportunity to get your hands on her!” Tang Ziyu opened Situ Ping’s hands, which were trying to grope her.
Mu Xiaotian suddenly felt an unusual anger, and he violently pulled Tang Ziyu over: ‘Don’t touch her!’ Only when he held her in his hands did he realise that Tang Ziyu was wearing men’s clothing. ‘Why are you wearing men’s clothing?’ ‘Because I am the second in command of the Qin family’s jewellery business, and I must be male to be the head of the family. Even if I have great abilities, as long as I am a woman, do you think everyone will accept me as the second in command? Not to mention others, I think you will be the first one who cannot accept it!’ Tang Ziyu gave him a cold look and then put her hat back on before walking out. ‘Aren’t you going to follow her to see what she’s doing? Don’t you think she’s suspicious?’ Situ Ping smiled as he watched Mu Xiaotian follow Tang Ziyu out.