The Newlywed's Sweet Honey: Husband, Pamper Me to the Bone!
Chapter 171 Si Jue and I Are Now Friends

Chapter 171: Chapter 171 Si Jue and I Are Now Friends

The banquet was as dull and oppressive as ever, but it didn’t take long before the Old Man targeted Mu Yiliang.

"Yiliang, whatever happened between you and Si Jue in the past, I won’t pursue it, but since you two are planning to get back together this time, why not get married soon?"

Mu Yiliang almost spat out her soup!

Marriage! What an international joke!

"Grandpa, you misunderstood..." Mu Yiliang quickly plastered a smile on her face, "I just came back this time to see you, and I mean nothing else. Si Jue and I are friends now... good friends..."

Saying this, she nudged Yan Sijue with her elbow, hinting for him to back her up.

The man indeed caught on quickly and spoke with a smile, "Hmm, marriage is still too soon."

What do you mean too soon... Doesn’t that imply they eventually will get married? She never agreed to that!

"Alright then, as long as you both know what you’re doing," the Old Man glanced at them and did not continue on that topic.

Mu Yiliang finally exhaled a sigh of relief.

At that moment, Yan Yaohun suddenly spoke up, "Si Jue, I heard not long ago that you have a new girlfriend, some Chen something... how come..."

Yan Sijue casually replied, "Third Brother, it’s a misunderstanding; it’s all the gossip tabloids writing nonsense, how can you believe it?"

Yan Yaohun then sensibly dropped the matter. Currently, no one in the Yan Family dared to provoke him lightly—Yan Haixiang was an example.

Thus, the family banquet finally ended under a strange atmosphere.

During the banquet, Mu Yiliang saw Yan Yaoting and Yan Yaohun’s wives, one was already a mother of a two-year-old, and the other was five months pregnant, dressed in standard luxury lady attire, constantly revolving around their husbands, having no say at the banquet, with only empty and ingratiating smiles. After the banquet, they gathered together to talk about nothing but children, clothes, and cosmetics, as if there were no other pursuits in life.

Mu Yiliang involuntarily shivered, feeling more convinced that her decision to leave the Yan Family was the right one.

Though because her surname was Mu, the Old Man might give her some preferential treatment, allowing her perhaps a bit more say than the other Yan Family daughters-in-law, but it would end there.

If she had stayed in the Yan Family, it might not have taken many years for her to be assimilated in such an environment, reduced to a childbearing tool, unable to say a word when her husband fooled around... Just thinking about that scene made her shiver.

Perhaps because her gaze lingered too long on them, or perhaps because her eyes revealed fear, Yan Sijue suddenly embraced her from behind.

"You will never become like them." His voice was low and deep, with a hint of tension, "In this family, no one can speak about what you do, not even the Old Man."

Mu Yiliang was taken aback.

She hadn’t expected Yan Sijue to guess what she was afraid of.

"But, I am very afraid of being influenced by others, eventually losing control..." she sighed softly.

"You won’t." Yan Sijue smiled wryly, "Mu Yiliang, I know you are quite rational and cold-hearted at your core, rational to the point of being ruthless. How could someone like you be influenced by a few women?"

"...Who said I’m ruthless!" She retorted indignantly.

"Your resistance to me is the best proof." Yan Sijue said through gritted teeth, "In matters of the heart... you are even more cautious and rational than I am."

Her companions, she had known them for a long time, and their emotions and trust were deep enough, so she would take risks for her companions. This showed she was capable of emotional investment, but only when she was sure the investment wouldn’t be betrayed.

As for him, she lacked that trust, so she carefully guarded her heart, unwilling to invest a bit.

In essence, they were the same kind of people, but for Yan Sijue, Mu Yiliang was an exception. He fell completely, caught off guard, while she hesitated on the shore.

Mu Yiliang had to admit, he was right.

It seemed... When dealing with Yan Sijue, she exhibited extraordinary rationality and self-control. Maybe it was because she knew from the start what a temptation he was, always reminding herself to be careful.

"I’m sorry..." she couldn’t help but sigh.

"No need." Yan Sijue smiled faintly, "Besides, you’ll be my wife sooner or later, I forgive you."

Mu Yiliang was speechless... This man was really confident...

"We should head back now." Yan Sijue said softly, leading her away from the Yan Family.

Sitting side by side in the back seat of the car with Yan Sijue, Mu Yiliang’s hand was held tightly in his the entire time.

The pressure made her vaguely feel a sense of false perception... as if she could never break free again for a lifetime.

This feeling made her fearful, and she subconsciously struggled, but unfortunately, Yan Sijue held tightly, and after a long while, she could not pull her hand back, only met with the man’s anxious gaze.

Mu Yiliang was both angry and helpless...

Fortunately, not long after, Yan Sijue suddenly received a phone call. Mu Yiliang tried to break free, but the man glared at her again, continued holding her hand, and wore a Bluetooth headset with his free hand.

Mu Yiliang couldn’t hear the call, only faintly feeling that the other side’s tone was somewhat urgent.

"... What do you mean the deployment is wrong?" Yan Sijue’s tone became stern, "I gave you a list a week ago!"

"...Have him contact me personally by tomorrow!"

Yan Sijue hung up the phone forcefully, his face somewhat gloomy.

Mu Yiliang instinctively felt it might be related to her, and couldn’t help but ask, "What happened?"

Yan Sijue appeased with a smile: "Just a little accident, but it’s under control."

Mu Yiliang bit her lip, but the unease in her heart intensified.

She didn’t doubt Yan Sijue’s capability. She believed if given enough time to prepare, he could eventually wipe out the forces that kidnapped Robert, but she didn’t have that kind of time.

Yan Sijue might not care if Robert got hurt or suffered a bit, but Mu Yiliang couldn’t just sit back and watch it happen.

"If there’s any problem, you must tell me..." she looked at Yan Sijue.

"Of course." He smiled lightly, "This is the first task you entrusted me with; I won’t let you down, no matter what."

"Hmm." She responded softly, leaning against his shoulder.

Still, the heaviness in her heart did not lessen one bit.

Yan Sijue did not speak again, but his face never relaxed, clearly indicating that the situation was not as minor as he claimed.

Mu Yiliang silently bit her lip.