"Alright, in this regard, I am indeed inferior to you, Brother Ye, and Little Fox. I will learn more in the future. If you don't mind, please tell me more, perhaps I can become smarter?"
It was rare for Fatty to be like this. He knew that Ye Tiancheng and the others weren't looking down on him but were worried. He wouldn't wallow in self-pity because of this, and he had the courage to learn and try to become smarter. Most people couldn't have such a good mindset as Fatty, otherwise, Ye Tiancheng wouldn't trust Fatty so much.
When Ye Tiancheng and Little Fox heard Fatty's words, they naturally agreed repeatedly, expressed their concern, and told Fatty that they would never dislike him or find it troublesome.
Ye Tiancheng roughly explained his thoughts to Fatty, and Fatty then seemed to understand something thoughtfully. He couldn't help but sigh, "I'm really slow on this. Little Fox, with so little information, is already suspicious, and he thinks of more things than I do. I'm really too dull."
Ye Tiancheng said to Fatty, "Little Fox's thoughts are more delicate than yours, and because he doesn't remember, he sees things more objectively as an outsider. Therefore, it's easier for him to discover anomalies. You don't need to be so self-deprecating."
Little Fox also nodded in agreement and said to Fatty, "That's right, Brother Fatty. Because I found Su Muxian very unfamiliar, and I really can't remember her at all now, I judge her entirely based on her behavior and actions. It's like how people are naturally defensive when they meet strangers, making it harder to trust her, and also less likely to be deceived."
"Just like you, Brother Fatty, if you suddenly met a stranger, and that stranger's behavior was very strange, you would definitely find it hard to believe him. Even if your suspicion isn't accurate due to lack of understanding, you definitely wouldn't believe the other person."
Fatty thought about it and felt it was true. "It seems so. If it were you in the past, you might have trusted Su Muxian more than us."
Little Fox was suddenly at a loss for words.
He knew Fatty was referring to his past "liking" for Su Muxian. Little Fox truly didn't believe he would have liked Su Muxian before. He had doubts in his heart, but it was difficult for him to argue now, and he couldn't be too serious about it.
So, Little Fox fell silent and didn't reply.
Ye Tiancheng could roughly see what Little Fox was thinking. In fact, he also felt that Little Fox's behavior at that time might not have been entirely out of his own will. Little Fox's constitution at that time was too easily influenced. Sometimes, the Little Fox they saw, and Little Fox's actions, were not necessarily from Little Fox's own will.
And if, at that time, Little Fox's actions were not out of his own will, and the other party happened to be Su Muxian, Ye Tiancheng couldn't help but suspect that the person secretly coveting Su Muxian might be involved.
Therefore, Ye Tiancheng interjected at this moment, "Let's not talk about this anymore. The car is here, let's go back soon. We were delayed for some time just now, and if we go back late, Mingzhu might worry."
Little Fox looked at Ye Tiancheng gratefully, relieved that his elder brother wasn't joining in to tease him this time. Fatty's attention was diverted, and he didn't continue talking about the matter.
Fatty quickly responded to Ye Tiancheng, "Oh right, let's hurry back. We shouldn't keep Sister-in-law waiting."
Seeing the car approaching, all three quickly got into the car.
The driver had actually arrived a while ago, but seeing Ye Tiancheng and the others talking with Su Muxian, he didn't come forward to disturb them. Their main job was to serve their boss, and they wouldn't be so tactless. If they interrupted something important, it would be troublesome, so the driver generally wouldn't appear at such times.
However, from Ye Tiancheng's perspective, he would have preferred the driver to appear earlier, so he could find an excuse to leave the scene directly. Su Muxian definitely wouldn't have followed him into the car.
Because if Su Muxian had used her brain, she would have known that the car was definitely sent by Hou Mingzhu, and not by Ye Tiancheng himself. If she followed them into the car, wouldn't she be asking for trouble?
However, it was very unfortunate that, as everyone knew, the driver did not drive over, so this idea could not be realized.
The driver didn't know what Ye Tiancheng was thinking. He wasn't Ye Tiancheng's confidant. From a distance, he hadn't received Ye Tiancheng's instructions, so how could he act according to Ye Tiancheng's thoughts?
Ye Tiancheng was very aware of this, so he didn't intend to pursue the matter. He directly got into the car and sat down. Fatty and Little Fox also followed and sat down. The driver, having received Ye Tiancheng's word and seeing that everyone was seated, confirmed it was correct before starting the vehicle and driving back.
On the way back, Ye Tiancheng appeared quite silent. Fatty and Little Fox didn't disturb him, thinking that Ye Tiancheng might be contemplating something important.
However, Ye Tiancheng himself knew that he was thinking about how to explain today's events to Hou Mingzhu.
Now that things were slowly becoming more numerous, and people were causing trouble, it was really annoying.
Ye Tiancheng pondered in his heart and felt that Su Muxian's sudden appearance was indeed strange and abnormal, and he couldn't guard against it. He had already obtained the new fragment of the Fuxi Qin here, so he was thinking that if it really came to it, he might as well leave early to avoid further trouble.
Ye Tiancheng had an idea in his heart, and he was leaning towards avoiding the situation.
If Su Muxian were not an old acquaintance of Ye Tiancheng, and even an old flame, Ye Tiancheng wouldn't be so troubled. After all, if it wasn't something excessive, or even if there were conflicts, Ye Tiancheng couldn't guarantee that he wouldn't soften his heart when facing Su Muxian.
What was more troublesome was that it might cause Hou Mingzhu dissatisfaction. He didn't want Hou Mingzhu to be suspicious.
Because of Ye Tiancheng's past with Hou Mingzhu, even if he made many promises verbally now, practical actions were more reliable. Before trust was completely restored, Ye Tiancheng understood that no matter how good he and Hou Mingzhu appeared to be now, some past cracks still existed and had not been completely mended.
On the other hand, after Su Muxian's unsuccessful attempt with Ye Tiancheng, she could only return to her temporary residence.
She knew that she had already aroused Ye Tiancheng's suspicion, and in a short period, she had no way to get another opportunity to approach Ye Tiancheng. As long as she couldn't prove her innocence, it would be difficult for Ye Tiancheng to truly trust her again.
What Su Muxian understood even more clearly was that she was not innocent.
Her appearance at the auction and her encounter with Ye Tiancheng were all premeditated. Su Muxian was originally targeting Ye Tiancheng.
Su Muxian was also somewhat dejected. She knew that with the way things had progressed between her and Ye Tiancheng, it was probably impossible for them to be together again in this lifetime. Now, she had no turning back.
As Su Muxian, in a low mood, returned to her residence and opened the door to enter, she bent down to change into her indoor shoes. When she turned around, she looked at the dark room. Although her eyes couldn't see clearly, Su Muxian already had a premonition.
...He has arrived.
Su Muxian couldn't help but flinch. This was a conditioned reflex. Under that person's oppression during this time, she had developed such a conditioned reflex. It could be said that even thinking of this person made her tremble with fear, and it was even more so when she might have to face that person directly.
"Why are you standing at the door? Come here."
Hearing the man's voice, Su Muxian trembled even more violently.
However, Su Muxian also knew that she couldn't delay for too long. Otherwise, if she displeased the man, she would truly suffer. Therefore, Su Muxian quickened her pace and immediately turned on the living room lights.
After leaving the entrance, with a click, the living room was instantly as bright as day.
In the light, the situation in the living room was clear at a glance. Su Muxian immediately saw the familiar man, the existence that made her fearful.
She walked over slowly, not daring to get too close to the man.
Su Muxian knew that this man had no interest in her beauty. She had no advantage in front of him and had to lower her posture to the extreme to make things easier for herself. The man hated disobedient people and wouldn't show pity for a beautiful woman.
The man asked Su Muxian, "How did your trip go? Did he agree to your terms? Did you complete what you were supposed to do?"
Su Muxian couldn't control her trembling. She was even more afraid in her heart, but she had to answer, otherwise, it would only be worse.
Therefore, Su Muxian had to brace herself and say, "I, I went to the auction site and successfully met Ye Tiancheng, but he didn't agree to meet me privately. Moreover, he is too cautious. If I try to lure him away by other means, he will become even more suspicious..."
The man placed one hand on the surface of the coffee table, his fingertips tapping lightly on the table from time to time, as if tapping on Su Muxian's heart, making her heart pound. She didn't know how the man would react.
Su Muxian was afraid of being blamed, but she also knew that her mission had failed, and she would inevitably incur the man's displeasure.
As expected, the man's lips curled up, and he glanced at her, his eyes full of mockery. "You can't even handle such a small matter. You're truly useless. Aren't you and Ye Tiancheng old acquaintances? If you can't even do this, what use do I have for you?"
Su Muxian was truly terrified. She valued her life. Facing this man, she had no chance to struggle at all.
"He and Hou Mingzhu are deeply in love now, and it's indeed difficult to shake him. But, but please give me another chance! I will find another opportunity! I will definitely complete the task you assigned me!" Su Muxian pleaded repeatedly.
She was afraid that the man would really think she was useless as he said.
If that were the case, Su Muxian knew that the man would definitely not let her go. What the man said was usually his true thoughts, not intentional threats. Since he said it, he probably really thought she was useless.
If the man didn't want to keep her, then Su Muxian would face only one outcome.
The man sized up Su Muxian and said indifferently, "Why should I trust you, believing that you will succeed next time? Since you've already aroused Ye Tiancheng's suspicion this time, do you still expect to gain Ye Tiancheng's trust?"
The logic that Su Muxian understood, the man also saw clearly. Su Muxian knew that no matter what, she wanted to survive, so she had to fight for a chance for herself.
Su Muxian said to the man, "It's not necessarily about gaining Ye Tiancheng's trust. There are other ways to complete the task you assigned!"
The man looked at Su Muxian thoughtfully, and after a long pause, he said, "Oh? Then tell me, what other methods do you have to complete your task."