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?”

lightly. “Since long ago, I haven’t been able to

“Why is that?”

gave him a curious glance, “Life

and said

Zhi did not know what to say to that, so she kept quiet. Why

“When I worked as an assassin, I would choose to strike when my victims were at their most vulnerable. My nights would be

“That sounds miserable.”

Zhi sighed again and finished

gently smiled, “Why is

because you’re preparing to kill.

that were

it’s miserable. I make a living out of

of protecting themselves. They are at the bottom of the food chain. There’s nothing miserable

he spoke. But in Mu Zhi’s eyes, the way he did it was

that moment, Xie Xiu looked up at her and said, “Mu Zhi, do you know why I’ve allowed you

Mu Zhi chuckled.

a bold question like this, Mu Zhi would keep her distance before telling him that she did not want to be near him

Xie Xiu’s question, Mu

filled with admiration. He slowly spoke, “Because you

sort of kindness you have is self-sacrificing and asks for nothing in return. It is a rare trait to have. I want to know how people like you

response surprised Mu

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

carefully examined

was faintly hoarse, as if he were discussing

carefully observed Mu Zhi’s expression when he told her

Will she be angry?

was as indifferent as always. Maybe a little

of anger on her. Instead she asked him, “So, what did

not expect herself to be

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 bold in love and in

Mu Zhi figured that he had guessed why she had

Jinye. All the

Xiu did not mention

“Miss Mu, it’s about time

stood up and slowly headed towards his

She spoke

“What is it?”

looked back

saying, “Mr. Xie, can you pretend to be my boyfriend during tomorrow’s livestream? I don’t want

was smiling as

heart was

quietly watched her before agreeing,

that you can help me convince the media and the world to think that I am

Xie Xiu’s

was hesitant, but in the end, he

“Thank you.”

bowed deeply

then stood up straight and walked