Falling for the Contract Bride

Chapter 256 I Stayed with You for Revenge

When Mu Zhi thought about it, she felt sad.

But her gaze never wavered.

She took a deep breath, turned off her phone, and set it aside.

She stood up, slowly got off the bed and walked outside.

It was dawn. Just when the sky was about to lighten and the northern part of the city was still shrouded in darkness. Mu Zhi looked at the clock on the wall. She couldn’t sleep.

Now that she thought about it, she was quite happy about fainting just then.

At least when she was unconscious, she wasn’t bothered by all these thoughts.

But now that she was awake, she was forced to face them.

Mu Zhi took her time and went downstairs. She saw that Xie Xiu was making some tea. The aroma filled the room, giving it warmth. The warm fragrance of the tea chased away the loneliness that most night owls seemed to be afflicted with and replaced it with quiet solitude.

“You’re awake?”

Xie Xiu heard the sound of footsteps and looked up at Mu Zhi.

Mu Zhi softly hummed the affirmation and walked to his side.

“Sit down. Have some tea.”

Xie Xiu poured a cup of tea and offered it to Mu Zhi, inviting her to sit.

Mu Zhi sat across from him and sighed.

Xie Xiu acted as if he did not hear her sigh. He didn’t ask her the reason for it, instead he said, “Try the tea I’ve just made. Is it good?”

Mu Zhi picked up the teacup and asked, “Mr. Xie, why are you still up at this time?”

Xiu chuckled lightly. “Since long ago, I

“Why is that?”

him a curious glance, “Life goes slower

took a sip of tea and said warmly, “I don’t see

so she kept quiet. Why

spoke and recalled, “When I worked as an assassin, I would choose to strike when my victims were at their most vulnerable. My nights would be spent in waiting and observing

“That sounds miserable.”

Zhi sighed again and finished her cup

gently smiled, “Why is it

because you’re preparing to kill. Losing sleep

that were killed were also

don’t think it’s miserable. I make a living out of killing people at the expense of

have no way of protecting themselves. They are at the bottom of the food chain. There’s nothing miserable about being

Zhi’s eyes, the way he did it was as if he was polishing

said, “Mu Zhi, do you know why I’ve allowed you near

Mu Zhi chuckled.

Mu Zhi would keep her distance before

Xie Xiu’s question, Mu

His deep gaze filled with admiration. He slowly spoke, “Because you

asks for nothing in return. It is a rare trait to have. I want to know how people

response surprised Mu

opportunity to interact at all. Why would you think me kind?” Asked Mu

carefully

His voice was faintly hoarse,

carefully observed Mu Zhi’s expression when he told her that he

Will she be angry?

was as indifferent as

not a hint of anger on her. Instead she asked him, “So, what

Zhi did not expect herself to be able to discuss this calmly with

at Mu Zhi and took his time replying her, “I want you to be a bit more selfish. Mu Zhi, if you think about it, there are many reasons that we have to face backlash, I want you to be

had guessed why she had

Jinye. All the sacrifices I’ve made are

did not mention

said, “Miss Mu, it’s about time

stood up and slowly headed

and ran towards him. She spoke with urgency, “Mr. Xie, I need your help

“What is it?”

Xiu looked back at

She hesitated before saying, “Mr. Xie, can you pretend to be my boyfriend during tomorrow’s livestream? I

was smiling

heart

back at her and quietly watched her before agreeing,

know what to do but I hope that you can help me convince the media and the

Xiu’s eyes filled

in the

“Thank you.”

bowed deeply

stood up straight