Since Mu Yuxin arrived, Gao Pingyang stopped drinking and gambling, and suddenly transformed into a devoted, exemplary husband.
He doted on Mu Wanqiu with endless concern, took care of household chores, cleaned the house, and even cooked. He even enthusiastically sat with Mu Wanqiu on the sofa, showing interest in prenatal education.
Watching this scene, Mu Yuxin could only scoff inwardly.
A man's tenderness was fleeting; indifference and cruelty were perpetual.
She didn't believe Gao Pingyang could truly change so quickly.
But as long as Mu Wanqiu was happy, she could play along.
Seeing Mu Yuxin wearing only a short-sleeved shirt and long pants, Gao Pingyang solicitously said, "Yuxin, why don't your sister and I take you out to buy some clothes today?"
Mu Yuxin refused without a second thought, "No need, I have enough clothes."
Gao Pingyang let out a dry chuckle, "I see you're only wearing t-shirts and pants. It's so hot in summer, I was thinking of buying you a skirt, right, wife?"
Gao Pingyang glanced at Mu Wanqiu, giving her a meaningful look.
Mu Wanqiu, seeing the sweat on Gao Pingyang's forehead, felt a pang of sympathy. "Xinxin, your brother-in-law is right. Let's go buy a skirt."
Mu Yuxin treated Gao Pingyang and Mu Wanqiu with entirely different attitudes. She was indifferent to Gao Pingyang but maintained a faint smile when speaking to Mu Wanqiu.
"Really, no need, sister. I don't feel hot. If brother-in-law really has the money, he could arrange a private room for you during labor."
Gao Pingyang's intentions were thwarted, leaving him deeply frustrated.
Compared to his own dull and uninteresting wife, Gao Pingyang was infatuated with his sister-in-law.
Not only was this sister-in-law beautiful, academically gifted, and capable, but she was also exceptionally aloof.
Every time she looked at him with that icy expression, his blood would surge.
What is unattainable always stirs desire. Gao Pingyang, a man from the lower strata, was deeply captivated by an intellectual like Mu Yuxin.
It was as if possessing Mu Yuxin would elevate his body and soul.
However, he had tried several times, but Mu Yuxin had effortlessly foiled his advances.
Mu Yuxin had a fantastic figure. Even in a simple t-shirt and casual pants, she was stunningly attractive.
He longed to see what her legs were like beneath the trousers, to see her in a skirt, but his plan to buy clothes had failed again.
Mu Wanqiu could tell Mu Yuxin had been in a bad mood lately. She asked with concern, "Xinxin, what's wrong? Did you have a fight with your boyfriend?"
Mu Wanqiu was close to her due date, and Mu Yuxin hadn't wanted to bother her. But with no one else to confide in, she told her about her plan to go abroad and about Guan Yang.
Mu Wanqiu nodded. "This is indeed a difficult choice. What are your thoughts?"
"I don't know. I don't want to break up with Guan Yang, but I also don't want to miss such a rare opportunity." Mu Yuxin leaned her head on Mu Wanqiu's shoulder. "Sister, what should I do?"
Mu Wanqiu stroked her head and smiled. "Xinxin, if it were in the past, I might have advised you to stay in China. After all, meeting someone who loves you so much is not easy. But after all I've been through, I've finally realized that women must rely on themselves. Moreover, with Guan Yang's family background, would his parents agree to let you, someone without background, status, or ability, marry their son? But if you are excellent enough, it won't be them choosing you, but you choosing them."
She paused and continued, "Besides, I've always felt that our Xinxin is exceptional. You deserve a brighter future, a life above the ordinary, not one dependent on a man."
Mu Yuxin was somewhat surprised by Mu Wanqiu's words, but they did help her make up her mind.
Just as she was about to call Guan Yang, she received a WeChat message from him.
"Come out."
Mu Yuxin blinked and foolishly replied, "Out where?"
The next second, Mu Yuxin received a picture. She looked closely and realized it was the street downstairs from her sister's apartment.
Guan Yang was here?
In that instant, the decision she had just made with resolve seemed to be shaken to its core and shattered. Without time to think, she quickly told Mu Wanqiu and ran downstairs.
Mu Wanqiu lived in an old apartment building with no elevator, so they had to use the stairs.
By the time Mu Yuxin ran down from the eighth floor, she was covered in sweat and breathless.
The moment she saw Guan Yang, she slowly stopped. They stared at each other from about five meters apart, neither taking a step forward.
Guan Yang was wearing a black t-shirt and casual shorts. A pair of black sunglasses rested on his tall, well-defined nose. His handsome looks and excellent demeanor drew a lot of attention.
"Mu Yuxin, are you planning to stand there and stare at me until the end of time?"
Mu Yuxin was panting heavily, her heart pounding in her chest. Yes, Young Master Guan II had come to find her himself; why should she be so reserved?
As she took a step towards Guan Yang, he also walked towards her.
Initially walking, they soon broke into a run, as if eager to embrace each other.
Mu Yuxin had always thought of herself as a rational person. When faced with love and the future, she might hesitate, but her ultimate decision would always be for the future.
Yet, held tightly in Guan Yang's arms at this moment, she suddenly felt she couldn't leave him.
Since it was after dinner, many people were out for a stroll. The couple embracing was pointed at by elderly men and women fanning themselves.
Mu Yuxin, being shy, immediately pulled Guan Yang out of the residential complex to a less crowded area.
She looked at Guan Yang intently, her breath coming in ragged gasps, and asked, "Why did you come here?"
Guan Yang's expression was quite displeased. "If I hadn't come, were you planning to go abroad without even contacting me?"
"I wasn't..."
Guan Yang let out a cold hmph, casting a look at Mu Yuxin that seemed to say, "Don't think I don't know what you're thinking."
Mu Yuxin coughed lightly. "How did you find me here?"
Hearing this, Young Master Guan II became displeased. "Shouldn't you be asking me if I've eaten?"
Mu Yuxin finally reacted. "Ah, have you eaten?"
"Do you think I'm in the mood to eat?"
Looking at the proud and sulky Guan Yang, Mu Yuxin couldn't help but smile. "Then, Young Master Guan II, are you in the mood to eat now?"
"You're treating."
"Sure thing."
Mu Yuxin took Guan Yang to the highest-rated restaurant in the area. As soon as Guan Yang entered, he started complaining about the ambiance. It was only when Mu Yuxin said this was the cleanest restaurant around that he grudgingly sat down.
He was probably truly hungry. He didn't care if it was delicious or not and started shoveling food into his mouth.
Mu Yuxin rested her chin on her hand, watching him eat, a happy smile on her lips.
Guan Yang gave Mu Yuxin a cold glance. "Do you really enjoy watching people wolf down their food that much?"
Mu Yuxin shook her head, smiling. "No, I only like watching you. Even when you're wolfing down your food, my Yang Yang is incredibly handsome."