Assistant to My Contracted Husband
Chapter 1034: President Qin is Very Concerned About You, 1 More Update (3)

Chapter 1034: Chapter 1034: President Qin is Very Concerned About You, 1 More Update (3)

"So what you’re saying is... if we don’t sit at the table to eat, then should we sit on the floor to eat?"

Mu Wan spoke in a measured tone, her calm words making the female secretary’s lips twitch... unable to hold back a surprised laugh.

"Miss Mu, were you joking just now? I’ve known you for quite a while... this is the first time I’ve seen you joking. So it turns out... you’re just like anyone else—you can joke too."

All along, the thing Mu Wan did most often was quietly staying in the corner... either saying "mm," "thank you," or "okay... sorry for the trouble."

She rarely took the initiative to ask questions, let alone crack jokes.

This absolutely took the female secretary by surprise.

Mu Wan had spoken casually at first, never expecting to delight the female secretary to this extent. Her lips curved slightly, finding the woman’s expression rather endearing.

"Well then... since I was joking, let’s eat together... and from now on... you don’t need to call me Mu Wan anymore. My mom likes to call me Xiaowan—you can call me that too. Changing how you address me removes a lot of the sense of hierarchy, doesn’t it? So sitting and eating together won’t feel strange."

"This..."

Seeing the female secretary still looking hesitant, Mu Wan gently reminded her, "If we wait any longer... the food might get cold. I’m not particularly hungry today, so just treat it as keeping me company while I eat."

"Alright... thank you, Miss Mu."

Mu Wan noticed the woman still couldn’t change how she addressed her, but she didn’t press further.

With the female secretary for company, Mu Wan found her appetite, eating a bit more than she normally would.

She wondered if Mu Qingqiu was home alone right now, possibly with no appetite as well.

Food is one of those things that feels connected to the concept of family—having someone to eat with brings a sense of home.

Mu Wan wasn’t a very talkative person. The female secretary, due to her professional habits, was inclined to say a lot. At first, she just asked probing questions, then sprinkled in some humor.

Mu Wan responded calmly... gradually getting used to communicating with the woman. The two chatted intermittently.

Though for the most part... Mu Wan was the one listening.

"Miss Mu, do you not like talking? Every time, you hardly speak; you’re always just listening."

"Hmm... I suppose so. Besides, there are different roles in society—some people are good at speaking, while others are better suited to listening. Someone always has to be the listener... so it’s fine for me to take on that role."

Mu Wan answered the female secretary’s every question with genuine thought.

Initially, the female secretary hadn’t thought there was anything particularly special about Mu Wan. Sure, she was strikingly good-looking, but she spoke very little and always quietly occupied her space.

But... once you start talking around her, you realize she always listens with such care.

And today, after hearing what Mu Wan said, the secretary gained newfound insight about listening and speaking.

Without listening... speaking becomes meaningless.

"Miss Mu... you’re truly special."

Upon hearing the woman’s comment, Mu Wan pressed her lips lightly together and responded in a soft voice, "Thank you... Actually... when I have meals with my mom at home, I don’t talk much either—because... my mom prefers the practice of eating in silence and sleeping without conversation. Today... I suppose I’ve already spoken a lot."

Mu Wan smiled faintly, but her smile didn’t reach her eyes—it was more composed than warm.

The female secretary noticed Mu Wan’s expression and nodded slightly.

Hmm... It seems Miss Mu must have grown up in a household with strict rules and discipline.

That Mu Aunt—that is, Mu Wan’s mother—looks like a very serious person.