Spoiled By My Ex-Fiance's Uncle
Chapter 319: Green Tea and Braised Eggs Are a Perfect Match

Chapter 319: Chapter 319: Green Tea and Braised Eggs Are a Perfect Match

The woman was frail and seemed unable to care for herself, looking pitiable to others.

However, as Mu Shaoze watched He Xiyue’s tears, he felt no stirrings in his heart.

On the contrary, when he thought of Zhou Ziqiao’s tears, he would feel a heaviness and pain in his heart.

He wasn’t a fool; An Yan had reminded him about He Xiyue’s brazen approach, and this gesture had repelled him.

He had once liked He Xiyue and even pursued her, but she rejected him.

These feelings had long since vanished with the passage of time.

The reason he had hit Chen Duo in Country C was simply that he couldn’t tolerate a man beating a woman; it was no more than lending a helping hand.

If He Xiyue misunderstood that he still harbored feelings for her because of that incident, he would have to make things clear.

He spoke indifferently, "You don’t need to be hospitalized for your condition, just go home and rest. I’ve already arranged for a caregiver for you."

He Xiyue, dabbing her tears, said, "Shaoze, I know you’re busy, but could you find time to come and see me?"

Mu Shaoze looked at her, "As a friend, I can visit you, but not in any other capacity."

He Xiyue, ever so astute, naturally sensed that Mu Shaoze was intentionally distancing himself. She frowned, "Shaoze, have I done something wrong, something that has made you tired of me?"

"No, I just think that with both of us being single, being seen together too often would lead to misunderstandings. After all, you will find a boyfriend again in the future."

He Xiyue sobbed, "Shaoze, I married Chen Duo out of necessity. You know my situation, my father passed away early, and my mother is chronically ill. Chen Duo said he would help treat my mother, so I got together with him, but my heart has always been with you. I’ve been desperately suppressing my feelings, not wanting to disturb your life, until I met you in Country C. I mustered the courage to divorce Chen Duo, domestic abuse was one reason, but the other was that I still had feelings for you. Shaoze, I know I’ve been through a marriage and am not worthy of you, but I will love you with all my heart. Could you give me a chance?"

Upon hearing this, Mu Shaoze felt no emotion, his voice cold, "When I didn’t tell you I was from the Mu Family, it was because I hoped the girl I liked wouldn’t be with me for my family’s status. On the night your mother was hospitalized, I decided to take out ten thousand yuan so that it wouldn’t raise suspicions. I was carrying the money to find you, but instead, I saw you throw yourself into Chen Duo’s arms. What’s past is past, and similarly, my feelings for you have faded. To be honest, seeing you cry doesn’t cause me any pain."

He Xiyue was greatly alarmed, "Shaoze, how could your feelings for me fade? Isn’t it said that first loves are hard to forget, that the ’First Love’ is irreplaceable?"

Mu Shaoze chuckled lightly, "Xiyue, the first love is just a moment of infatuation in our youth. If it leads to a relationship, it could last a lifetime, but if not, that thrill will also fade and disappear over time. As for whether the ’First Love’ can be replaced, I think it probably can. It is but a lingering shadow, after all, destined to be replaced by someone someday."

He Xiyue trembled all over, "Is it because of Zhou Ziqiao? Do you like her? Shaoze, if you truly liked her, why would you annul the engagement with her?"

Mu Shaoze frowned, "It was she who called off the engagement with me."

He Xiyue’s eyes widened in shock, "She, she called off the engagement with you?"

Mu Shaoze nodded, "Yes."

He Xiyue sensed a crisis, "Shaoze, you couldn’t have fallen for her, could you? Don’t you remember, she drugged you? How manipulative and scheming she is!"

Mu Shaoze, although he always said such things about Zhou Ziqiao, was very averse to others speaking about her in this way.

His cold eyes fixed on her, "That’s between her and me."

He Xiyue was taken aback, Mu Shaoze’s attitude clearly showed he wouldn’t tolerate anyone speaking ill of Zhou Ziqiao.

This was bad, Mu Shaoze had developed feelings for Zhou Ziqiao.

He Xiyue pursed her lips, "I’m sorry, I just can’t condone her behavior. How can you hurt someone you love?"

Mu Shaoze glanced at his wristwatch; it was already four in the afternoon. "I’ll go get the wheelchair and take you home." With that, he turned and left the consultation room.

Shortly after, the door to the consultation room opened again.

He Xiyue thought it was Mu Shaoze and smiled in anticipation, but it was An Yan who came in.

She tugged at her lips, "An, Miss Mu."

An Yan carried a bag, "I’ve brought some snacks for Miss He, considering you haven’t eaten all afternoon."

He Xiyue was somewhat delighted to see An Yan’s attitude towards her had changed; after all, the person the Mu Family cherished most was this youngest daughter they had later found.

If she could win over Mu Anyan and get her to speak well of her in front of Mu Shaoze, it would certainly be effective.

She smiled and said thank you.

An Yan hooked her lips into a smirk, "No need to be polite."

He Xiyue’s smile gradually stiffened as she watched An Yan take out snacks from the bag.

Two bottles of green tea and four marinated eggs.

An Yan laughed, "Green tea, brimming with fragrance, a perfect match with marinated eggs. Eat and drink your fill, and there will be absolutely no problem."

She handed over her business card, "My fourth brother is usually very busy, if you have anything you need, come find me."

He Xiyue pulled off a strained smile, "Okay."

After An Yan turned and left, He Xiyue’s forced smile dropped, and her eyes filled with malice.

Exiting the clinic, An Yan saw Mu Shaoze walking back with a female orderly by his side. She stopped in her tracks.

"Fourth brother, I’m going to head back first."

Mu Shaoze nodded, "Okay."

An Yan chuckled, "Don’t forget Anan and Yanyan’s gifts. Didn’t you lose a bet to them?"

Mu Shaoze smiled and agreed.

Watching An Yan’s figure disappear at the hospital door, Mu Shaoze returned to the clinic and saw the green tea and marinated eggs on the table, struggling to hold back a laugh.

He cleared his throat, "This is Sister Zhou, the orderly I’ve arranged for you. Just tell her if you need anything."

Sister Zhou understood her role well and helped He Xiyue into the wheelchair, "Just call if you need anything. I’m the orderly Mr. Mu has hired to take care of your daily needs."

He Xiyue looked at Mu Shaoze with a tender gaze, "Thank you."

The three of them left the clinic, heading toward the exit.

Meanwhile, Zhou Ziqiao supported the pale-faced Song Nanli into the hospital.

"Take it easy, take it easy. My stomach and butt are both killing me," he complained.

Zhou Ziqiao’s face was filled with disgust, "I wish it would kill you. It’s your own fault for eating so much."

"Ha! Blaming me? That bastard was egging me on non-stop! If I didn’t eat, I wouldn’t be a man!" Song Nanli clutched his stomach. "I can’t take it anymore, I gotta dash..."

Clasping his rear end, Song Nanli sprinted toward the restroom with a speed worthy of a hundred-meter dash, his stomach pain momentarily forgotten.

Zhou Ziqiao burst into laughter, but when she looked up again, she saw the very person she didn’t want to see.

Mu Shaoze fixed his gaze on her, his heart a turmoil of emotions.

Just as he was about to say something, He Xiyue in the wheelchair spoke up, "Shaoze, I just remembered, the snacks Miss Mu bought for me seem to have been left in the clinic. Could you get them for me?"

Mu Shaoze nodded and turned, striding back to the clinic.

Zhou Ziqiao looked at He Xiyue’s smug smile, feeling not the slightest desire to chat. Just as she was about to leave, He Xiyue called out to her.

Sister Zhou hurriedly pushed her over to Zhou Ziqiao’s side.

He Xiyue gestured towards her own legs, "What a coincidence to bump into you here."

Zhou Ziqiao sighed internally, thinking this must be what they call running into an enemy on a narrow road.

He Xiyue let out a soft sigh, "Shaoze and I were bathing together, and I accidentally fell and hurt my leg. He was so worried."

Zhou Ziqiao couldn’t help but laugh inwardly, "When you called, Mu Shaoze was having dinner with me. Please use your brain before showing off next time, or have you already taxed all your intelligence away? Mu Shaoze and I have already called off our engagement. If you like him, go chase him yourself, and stop bothering me with nonsense."

Sister Zhou whispered a reminder in her ear, "Mr. Mu is coming back."

He Xiyue’s tears instantly began to fall like rain, "Miss Zhou, how can you insult me like this? Although I’m divorced, you have no right to look down on me this way!"

Mu Shaoze approached, furrowing his brow, "What’s going on?"