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?”

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

“Why is that?”

gave him a curious

of tea and said warmly, “I don’t

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

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

“That sounds miserable.”

sighed again and finished her cup

gently smiled,

preparing to kill. Losing

those that were killed

Zhi spoke her mind. Xie Xiu looked at her, “I don’t think it’s miserable. I make a living out of killing

themselves. They

the teapot as he spoke. But in Mu Zhi’s eyes, the way he did it was as if he was polishing a

moment, Xie Xiu looked up at her and said, “Mu Zhi,

Mu Zhi chuckled.

with such a bold question like this, Mu Zhi would keep her distance before telling

Xiu’s question,

gaze filled with

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

all. Why

Xiu carefully

I investigated you.” His voice was faintly hoarse, as if he

observed Mu Zhi’s expression when he told her

Will she be angry?

indifferent as always. Maybe a little too

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

herself to be able to discuss this calmly with Xie

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

that he had guessed

I love Lu Jinye. All the sacrifices I’ve made

did not mention any of

looked up at the time and said, “Miss Mu, it’s about time I go

Xiu stood up and

Zhi suddenly stood and ran towards him. She spoke with urgency,

“What is it?”

looked back

saying, “Mr. Xie, can you

Zhi was smiling as she

heart was

quietly watched her before agreeing, “Okay.

Zhi bit her lip, “I don’t know what to do but I hope that you can help me convince the media

Xie Xiu’s eyes filled

hesitant, but in the end, he

“Thank you.”

bowed

stood up straight and walked back