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Chapter 14 Plotting Against Her

  • Aroused in each other’s embrace, they were panting breathlessly as things got heated.
  • Knock… Knock… The knocking was so persistent that it interrupted their moment of passion.
  • Li Xuanxiao and Tang Muyue regained their composure. They exchanged a look before pulling themselves apart and tried to calm themselves down.
  • He seemed fine but she, on the other hand, was still blushing. He undid a few buttons from her blouse.
  • Li Xuanxiao whispered in her ear, “Go tidy up and continue with your studies.”
  • He tried to catch his breath as he finished his sentence. Then he tidied up his clothes and took a deep breath to calm himself.
  • Tang Muyue was clearly unhappy with the interruption. Which idiot has ruined my day?
  • It was such a rare opportunity for her to boost her intimacy with him, and yet it was interrupted. Such a waste.
  • Li Xuanxiao returned to his office desk while Tang Muyue resumed with her studies, picking up from where she left off earlier.
  • Only then did Li Xuanxiao respond to the person outside of the door. “Come in.”
  • Xu Mo entered as instructed. He nodded and passed over the document to his boss respectfully. “Young Master Li.”
  • He felt as if someone was giving him the death glare. It gave him the goosebumps and sent chills down his spine.
  • He looked around and realized that person was Tang Muyue!
  • Xu Mo freaked out as he tried to recall what he did to her. Why is she looking at me like that? My God, is she going to throw a tantrum again?
  • Xu Mo shuddered at the thought.
  • Li Xuanxiao looked at his assistant and asked, “What’s the matter?”
  • He approached with the document. “Young Master Li, this is the proposal submitted by the project department. It needs your signature for approval.”
  • Li Xuanxiao nodded.
  • “That’s all. I’ll excuse myself.” Xu Mo turned around and shut the door as he left.
  • Once he left, Tang Muyue looked at Li Xuanxiao amorously, hoping he would respond to her lingering lust.
  • However, the latter’s expression was stony and aloof. He was so calm, as if nothing had happened just now.
  • He was so focused on the document in his hand that he didn’t bother to look at her. It was then that Tang Muyue knew he had no intention of continuing where they left off!
  • Since Li Xuanxiao didn’t want to do it anymore, there was nothing much that she could do. She grunted softly to vent her dissatisfaction.
  • But Li Xuanxiao didn’t give her any response. She could only continue with her revision.
  • Xu Mo rushed over to notify his boss that there would be an emergency meeting in the afternoon.
  • Li Xuanxiao looked at Tang Muyue and said, “I have a meeting to attend. I can’t have lunch with you. Go get something to eat. Don’t starve yourself.”
  • He followed Xu Mo to the conference room immediately as he finished his sentence.
  • Tang Muyue grumbled to herself out loud, “Oh, well. We’re in his office. It’s only right that he prioritizes his work, right?”
  • Suddenly, she became excited as she thought of another idea. Since you can’t eat with me. I’ll go grab something back and we can eat together. I’m a genius!
  • Tang Muyue was proud of her idea and went downstairs to a nearby restaurant.
  • Unfortunately, Gu Chenxuan was there too. He was dressed casually in gray, looking around as if he was waiting for someone.
  • Tang Muyue cursed miserably. This must be the unluckiest day of my life! Why is he here too?
  • Using her hand , she shielded her face when she placed her order at the counter. Then she sneaked to a seat nearby while waiting for her food.
  • Tang Muyue thought that as long as she avoided Gu Chenxuan, he wouldn’t bother her.
  • She thought wrong. It was as if he knew that she was there. He saw and eventually approached her.
  • “Tang Muyue, what a coincidence. Have you eaten? I’ll buy you a meal if you haven’t,” Gu Chenxuan said generously. He sat right in front of her as if they were on a date.
  • In fact, he was courteous and had a great reputation, too. Otherwise, she wouldn’t have fallen head over heels for him back when she was under Song Jingyuan’s influence.
  • Nevertheless, things were different. Even though he seems polite, who knows what plan he has been hatching in his mind!
  • Tang Muyue knew he was just like Song Jingyuan, harmless on the outside yet vicious on the inside.
  • Feeling annoyed by his presence, she turned down his offer. “No, thank you.”
  • “Muyue, you don’t have to be shy. After all, we have known each other for so long. It’s just a meal. That’s no big deal.”
  • He waved at the waiter, but she stopped him.
  • Tang Muyue shook her head and rejected firmly. “Thanks, but no thanks. I’m not feeling well and I’m just here to grab a bite.”
  • She treated him with hostility because she didn’t want to have anything to do with him.
  • However, Gu Chenxuan thought she was just playing hard to get. This is payback because I used to ignore her. Look at her. She just wants me to make the move. Hmph! Does she think I don’t know what she has in mind?
  • He reached out and held her slender hands lovingly.
  • “Muyue, it’s my fault to ignore you in the past. I’m sorry for that. Since it’s such a lovely day, let me buy you lunch. We can go for a ride later, after we’ve eaten. What do you think?”
  • Hell no. There’s no way I’m going out with him!
  • Tang Muyue was extremely disgusted by his touch. She could feel her anger rising.