Chapter 39: The Little Writer Can’t Explain Herself
Morning.
Autumn wind carried fallen leaves through the air. Waves hit the shore, and the seaside tourist village looked full of life.
On the stage, a large banner was hanging high.
On it were big words: Warmly celebrating the first anniversary of the tourist village!
A man was giving a loud speech.
Below the stage, hundreds of villagers had gathered.
They smiled as they listened. As soon as the speech ended, everyone quickly returned to their positions. Not long after, tourists began to arrive one after another.
On the open ground, lion dances jumped and moved around. At the stalls, small windmills spun in the breeze.
It was very lively.
…………………………
Around one in the afternoon.
A black car stopped in front of a hotel in the village. The driver’s door opened, and Gu Zhiren stepped out.
His black leather shoes touched the ground. His white casual pants were perfectly clean, without a single stain. He looked toward the hotel entrance, his handsome face calm but carrying a natural sense of authority.
Out of habit, he raised his left hand, with an expensive watch on it, and adjusted the sleeve of his gray-blue sweater. Then he turned slightly.
He was about to open the door for someone, but she had already opened the passenger door herself and carefully stepped out.
Today, she was wearing a gray-blue down jacket. The thick clothes made her look even smaller and more delicate. Her long legs, wrapped in jeans, were especially eye-catching.
The clothes were, of course, men’s.
She was also holding a large gray travel bag, hugging it tightly the whole way.
Even now.
It made people curious about what she was carrying inside.
Gu Zhiren narrowed his eyes slightly, watching Mu Yi as she ran over with her head lowered, still hugging the bag. A faint, teasing smile appeared on his face.
Before Mu Yi could stop, the hotel staff had already hurried out.
“So… you really are the boss here?”
She stopped beside Gu Zhiren. Seeing the staff follow his instructions and carry the luggage from the trunk, she tilted her head and asked softly.
“Mm.”
After confirming they were working quickly and carefully, Gu Zhiren adjusted his posture. He glanced at Mu Yi with a hint of disdain and muttered in a calm voice,
“Don’t think everyone is like you, always thinking about how to trick people.”
“……”
Mu Yi pressed her lips together and took a small breath, choosing not to argue with him.
She held back her anger.
“By the way, you still haven’t told me, are we staying in separate rooms or a double room?”
Hearing this, Gu Zhiren slightly raised his eyes. A trace of teasing appeared in them. He didn’t look at Mu Yi, still watching the staff, while adjusting his sleeve again.
“During the anniversary event, a lot of tourists will come. Rooms are limited. Two men sharing a room is the most efficient choice. Don’t you think?”
“Huh?”
Mu Yi froze for a moment. Her lips trembled as she looked at him twice, then quickly turned her face away.
What does that even mean?
They’re staying in the same room? Sharing the same bathroom?
Are you kidding me…
If that happens, the chance of her secret being exposed would be way too high.
And if they stay alone in one room… what if something happens by accident?
She had heard stories before. People falling onto each other, looking into each other’s eyes… and then things just escalated.
Ugh!
She bit her lip.
After thinking for a moment, Mu Yi blinked shyly on purpose and muttered softly,
“Being honest with each other is not a problem… but my sleeping habits are not very good. If I fall asleep and then…”
She pressed her lips together, gave him a slightly complaining look, and puffed her cheeks a little.
“If after I fall asleep, I end up… doing something to you, you can’t blame me afterward.”
Hearing this, Gu Zhiren gave Mu Yi a strange look. He stayed silent for a moment, holding back the amusement and laughter deep inside, then tilted his head casually as if nothing happened.
“There’s a thick wall between our rooms. And you don’t have my room key. I’m actually curious, how are you planning to get into my room?”
When she heard this, Mu Yi’s eyes widened, and her mind froze for a second.
So…
They were actually staying in two separate single rooms.
She tried to hide her panic, blinking quickly while looking away. She let out a quiet breath of relief, but at the same time, she felt a bit confused.
Like he said, normally two men would share a double room.
It would also make it easier to keep an eye on each other.
But he chose two separate rooms.
Strange.
A moment later, Mu Yi took the room key from the staff and nodded with a smile.
“Put your luggage away. After you rest, call me, or just knock on my door. I’ll be right next door.”
“Okay.”
Seeing Gu Zhiren walk into his own room first, Mu Yi didn’t stay outside. She went into her room and closed the door.
She looked around the room carefully. Her red eyes slowly lit up, and a happy smile appeared on her face.
The last time she saw such a luxurious room… was also the last time.
She happily patted her backpack, walked to the bed, and sat down.
Her butt didn’t hurt anymore.
But she still remembered what happened that night. Revenge can wait, even ten years is not too late!
“Oh, right…”
As she thought of this, she suddenly felt a strange warm flow from her body. She quickly pressed her legs together, opened her bag, and took out a night-use sanitary pad.
Even though it was daytime, she chose the night-use one because it was bigger and safer, so she wouldn’t need to go to the bathroom as often.
I should go check in the bathroom.
Just as she was thinking that, a small card suddenly fell out of her bag.
It was Shen Muxue’s business card.
“I must have put it in by accident…”
She bent down, picked it up, and turned it in her hand. Looking at the name “Shen Muxue” on it, she froze for a moment, lost in thought.
She had already made her decision. On Thursday, she would go to Little Chubby’s birthday party.
According to Shen Muxue’s plan…
Her chest felt tight and uncomfortable. She frowned slightly and pressed her lips together.
Today was Tuesday.
It was time to give Shen Muxue an answer.
Taking a deep breath, Mu Yi decided to call her first and go to the bathroom later.
“…Mu Yi?”
The voice on the other end sounded a little surprised.
“It’s me.”
“Heh, I thought—” Shen Muxue raised her tone slightly, half mocking, half teasing, “you wouldn’t call me again. So, you finally made your choice?”
“Yes…”
Before Mu Yi could say her choice, Shen Muxue let out a dismissive laugh.
“No need to say it. I’m very disappointed in you! I thought you would choose Mom without hesitation.”
“But in the end, you still chose an outsider, right?”
Hearing this, Mu Yi frowned and quickly tried to explain, but she was cut off sharply.
“I thought you had changed… Back then, just because of a few words from outsiders, you ran away from home and ignored Mom when she tried to stop you. And now, for outsiders again, you’re just going to watch Mom suffer and do nothing?”
Mu Yi’s pupils trembled slightly. She couldn’t find words to respond.
“There’s something I didn’t tell you that day. Mom even prepared a room at home just for you. She cleans it every day.”
“Isn’t Mom good enough to you? Forget it. Do whatever you want. If you want to hide in your comfort zone like a turtle, then stay there forever. As for Mom, I’ll handle it myself. I don’t need your help anymore.”
After saying that, Shen Muxue hung up.
Mu Yi lowered her gaze and stared at the floor.
She stood there for a long, long time, unable to recover.