Mr. Mu Proposed Again Today
Chapter 572 - 570: You Still Have Me_1

Chapter 572: Chapter 570: You Still Have Me_1

From the time Mu Zixuan met Pei Mojing, to their falling in love, and now to their reunion, her memories of him had always been of a person who was very strong and optimistic. No matter when, there seemed to be a faint smile on his lips, which warmed the hearts of those around him...

But at this moment, just by looking at his silhouette kneeling beside the bed, she could feel the sorrow and grief emanating from him.

When Mu Zisu saw Pei Mojing like this, he couldn’t help but think of Xiaoxiao, who had lain lifeless in his arms...

His heart ached, and he couldn’t help but let out a deep sigh, then turned to the stunned Mu Zixuan and said in a low voice, "Go comfort him..." Having said that, Mu Zisu turned and walked away. Now, what Pei Mojing needed most was Shanshan...

Mu Zixuan stood silently by the door, her heart also beginning to ache.

Pei Mojing was so heartbroken that he did not notice her standing at the door. He kept leaning over the bed, holding Pei Yucheng’s emaciated hand, burying his head in his arm, his shoulders shaking gently...

Mu Zixuan had experienced the deepest sadness three times in her life.

The first time was the death of her maternal grandfather, the second time was the death of her paternal grandfather. They had both passed away naturally and peacefully due to old age. Although their departure saddened everyone, they were over ninety, and it was a "happy mourning" of sorts...

The third time was different, it was the event that had happened a year ago that made everyone sad and mournful...

And the fourth time was now, watching him cautiously shaking his shoulders trying not to let others hear his crying. Her heart also trembled with pain with each beat and her eyes began to feel a slow burn...

She moved her feet gently, as if afraid to startle him, and silently approached him from behind. Then, without hesitation, she reached out a hand and lightly placed it on his trembling shoulder...

Pei Mojing finally came back to his senses from the sorrow and slowly looked up to see Mu Zixuan’s concerned, tender gaze...

Seeing it was Mu Zixuan, Pei Mojing’s heart felt even more distressed, and his hoarse and dark voice arose, making Mu Zixuan’s heartache for him intensify...

"He only realized his mistake as he was dying... What’s the use of that..."

Mu Zixuan’s eyes also started to redden, looking at the vulnerable and distressed Pei Mojing, she suddenly bent down and locked eyes with him, his eyes red with sorrow.

"At least he knew he was wrong, at least... he found release in his repentance..."

Pei Mojing suddenly pulled Mu Zixuan into his embrace, holding her as he whispered in pain...

"Shanshan... you’re the only family I have left..."

Mu Zixuan’s heart ached, patting his shoulder gently, silently thinking: You still have me...

Pei Yucheng’s funeral was very private; Pei Mojing had not notified many people, and those who came were his closest relations.

Perhaps there were still many people in the outside world unaware of the news of Pei Yucheng’s death.

Pei Mojing thought, let it be this way, let others think he was still alive, let them think his mother is also still alive. He didn’t want others to say he was someone who had lost both parents...

His mother was gone, his father was gone, Pei Haolin and Qiao Xueren would spend their lifetimes in their prison, the Pei Family, completely silent...

For the past one and a half months, Mu Zixuan had been there for Pei Mojing every day. Following that, every day after work, she’d either visit his company or his home to stay with him. Her company had eased the deepest pain in Pei Mojing’s heart, gradually leading him towards acceptance...

However, this companionship made Pei Mojing cling to it, making him unable to let her leave...

"Shanshan... thank you, thank you for always being by my side..." Pei Mojing sat on the sofa, burying his head in the crook of Mu Zixuan’s neck, his voice deep and husky.

Mu Zixuan let out a soft sigh, looking at Pei Mojing who was holding her tightly, she couldn’t help but slightly frown.

He had said this sentence once a day, and today was the forty-fifth day, so this was the forty-fifth time!

She began to suspect that Pei Mojing was now deliberately using this to pretend to be pitiful.

The more she thought about it, the more she doubted it. It had been a month and a half, his heart must have gotten a bit better by now, right?

Why did he still embrace her every day, feigning a look of profound sorrow?

Her eyes rolled, and then she casually mentioned, "That... I might need to... go abroad in a couple of days..."

No sooner had her words fallen, than the man buried in the crook of her neck suddenly lifted his head, his face full of dissatisfaction, "Go abroad for what? Why do you have to go abroad?"

Mu Zixuan let out a snort in her heart, sure enough, it was all an act!

She continued calmly, "Um... to discuss an important proposal..."

There was no sign of deep sorrow on Pei Mojing’s face anymore; he furrowed his brows, "How long will it take?"

"At least a month..."

"A month?" Pei Mojing’s eyes looked like they were about to pop out.

"Hmm..." Mu Zixuan lifted her chin slightly, speaking nonchalantly, her eyes looking him up and down.

Finally realizing his expression might be inappropriate, Pei Mojing abruptly put on a sorrowful look again and lamented, "If you go for so long, what will I do..."

Mu Zixuan huffed coldly, shoved him away, and stood up from the sofa, then glared at him, grating her teeth, "Not bad at all... Pei Mojing, oh no, Pei Best Actor... you really play it up..."

Pei Mojing pretended to be confused as he reached to take her hand, but Mu Zixuan shook him off...

"Shanshan... what are you talking about?"

"Still pretending! Pei Mojing, do you dare say you’re not putting on an act of being pitiful?" Mu Zixuan stepped back, glaring at him angrily.

She had figured it out; he was truly upset at the beginning, but later on, it was all a show of being pitiful for her sake!

This despicable man, and to think she had been worried for him every day, wondering when he would emerge from his grief, constantly trying to comfort him. Jerk!

The more Mu Zixuan thought about it, the angrier she became, and the angrier she was, the less she wanted to see him. In a rush of anger, she turned and walked away!

Seeing Mu Zixuan about to leave, Pei Mojing became worried. He quickly got up from the sofa, grabbed Mu Zixuan’s arm, and pulled her into his embrace.

"Shanshan! I’m not pretending to be pitiful! I need you, I need you by my side! I want your concern, I want your love, that’s all..." Pei Mojing held Mu Zixuan tightly, urgency and deep affection in his voice.

Now, other than his grandfather, she was all he had...

He cherished the time spent with her and didn’t want her to change her attitude towards him so quickly. If he showed strength, she would definitely turn and walk away without hesitation, continuing to ignore him. That’s why he had always shown his vulnerable side in front of her, to gain her sympathy...