The Newlywed's Sweet Honey: Husband, Pamper Me to the Bone!
Chapter 179: I’m Not Threatening You

Chapter 179: Chapter 179: I’m Not Threatening You

Ye Moran suddenly stood up, his amber eyes flashing a hint of blood-red: "If you dare say another word, don’t think about seeing Xiao Qi and the others!"

Mu Yiliang had to stop, silently looking at him.

Ye Moran seemed to suddenly realize his earlier loss of composure, was silent for a few seconds, and then changed back to that gentle smile.

"I’m not threatening you." His voice was so gentle it could drown a person, "How could I bear to see you sad? But I really don’t want to hear words like that again, so don’t say them in the future."

Mu Yiliang bit her lip and nodded lightly.

His smile deepened and he leaned down to plant a light kiss on her forehead: "Good, I’ll let you meet Xiao Qi and the others soon."

His kiss was cold and slimy, and Mu Yiliang forced a smile, her heart growing more suspicious and fearful.

She suddenly realized that Ye Moran’s appearance might not be a good thing.

He had become violent and paranoid, maybe something had happened that drastically changed his personality, or maybe he was just showing his true colors... But in any case, his obsession with her was certainly not good news for her.

Fortunately, Ye Moran finally left.

Mu Yiliang let out a deep breath, jumped off the bed, quickly assessed her situation, but found nothing.

Fortunately, it didn’t take long before Xiao Qi and Robert were escorted over by bodyguards.

They probably hadn’t been awake long either, the confusion in their eyes hadn’t fully dissipated until they saw her, and Xiao Qi fully woke up.

"Mu! Did they do anything to you?" she asked in a low voice.

Mu Yiliang shook her head: "How about you two?"

"I’m fine, Robert is weaker, he was tortured before... Damn it!" Xiao Qi cursed fiercely.

"I deserve it." Robert’s face was ashen, "If it weren’t for me..."

"It’s not your fault." Mu Yiliang looked at him comfortingly, "Don’t blame yourself anymore, there’s no use saying that now... Robert, tell us the information you have, what exactly is the background of the other party?"

"Nie Qing is a deeply hidden force." Getting to business, Robert’s face became serious, "If I’m not mistaken, he should be a force supported by some major bankers and financiers in the United States, working for them... But later, Nie Qing broke free from their control, not only establishing his own entity but also becoming one of the largest **** forces in America. Nie Qing is very scheming, and..."

He glanced at Mu Yiliang, showing some trepidation on his face.

"And what?" Mu Yiliang pursued.

"He was controlled by someone early in life, hence having a peculiar personality, even quite... abnormal." Robert took a deep breath, "His greatest hobby is collecting human organs... noses, ears, eyes, as long as he finds them attractive... and it doesn’t matter if they’re from a man or a woman!"

Xiao Qi showed a look of disgust: "Truly perverted!"

"Nie Qing hasn’t been around lately, the person in charge of our matters is that woman named Su Yan, I was the one she..." Robert showed a pained expression, "Nie Qing’s intention is obviously to turn us into his tools. But, Mu, the way you look, I’m really afraid Nie Qing will set his sights on you..."

Mu Yiliang, however, caught another key point: "You said Nie Qing isn’t here?"

"Yes, I’ve been left here for over half a month." Robert nodded, "I often see that woman giving orders, but haven’t seen a second person able to issue commands."

So, what’s with Ye Moran? He said he’s not Nie Qing, yet he can come and go freely here, obviously holding a certain amount of power as well.

Mu Yiliang frowned deeply, Xiao Qi thought she was worried that Nie Qing would harm her, and comforted her: "Don’t be afraid! Given the trouble Nie Qing has gone through to get us here, it can’t just be to satisfy his perverted hobby, right? At the very least, we have bargaining chips with him!"

"That’s not what I’m worried about..." Mu Yiliang told them about meeting Ye Moran after waking up.

Robert was shocked: "I’ve never seen him here before!"

"I didn’t expect that..." Xiao Qi frowned, "But whether this is good or bad..."

"I have a hypothesis." Mu Yiliang mused, "If Ye Moran hasn’t deceived me this time, it’s very likely that for many years he was controlled by Nie Qing, and the fact that he was able to establish an AI investment bank in such a short time might mean Nie Qing was supporting him from behind, maybe he’s just a puppet? So, if what he says is true, that he previously had no right to love me, does that mean that keeping a deliberate distance from me was his way of protecting us?"

Xiao Qi clicked her tongue: "Hard to believe, but this explanation indeed seems the most plausible."

"Nie Qing intends to attack us this time, he’s obviously aware but hasn’t stopped it." Mu Yiliang continued, "Perhaps he couldn’t stop it, or he wants to take this opportunity to explain something to me... But one thing is certain, he will eventually rebel against Nie Qing."

Robert nodded: "If that’s the case, at least you all won’t be harmed."

"Hopefully, what Ye Moran said this time is true." Xiao Qi crossed her arms, "But the thought of having to place hope in this man really upsets me."

"Anyway, it’s good news for us." Mu Yiliang smiled.

Even if Ye Moran doesn’t let her go, at least Xiao Qi and Robert can be safe. Of course, that is assuming Ye Moran hasn’t deceived her and can indeed prevent others from harming them.

"I wonder how Jason is doing." Xiao Qi sighed, "He better not do anything reckless again in a moment of heat!"

Mu Yiliang was startled for a moment, then smiled wryly.

She thought it was highly likely to happen; when the three of them were being controlled, how could Jason possibly stay calm?

The only comfort she had was that at least Xiaoze was safe.

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A City.

The fifty-fifth birthday banquet of Second Young Master Yan, Yan Feiyu, was held today at the most luxurious banquet hall in A City. A month ago, Yan Feiyu widely sent out invitations, inviting numerous celebrities from A City and even across the country to attend.

Although Yan Feiyu himself wasn’t particularly talented, he had an exceptionally outstanding son; banking on Yan Sijue, no one dared to miss today’s birthday banquet.

However, despite the lively atmosphere in the banquet hall, everyone was somewhat distracted because the person they all considered the main attraction hadn’t arrived yet.

Yan Feiyu knew well that his prominence relied on his son, thus he was very displeased with Yan Sijue’s neglect, making call after call, only to receive replies from Yan Sijue’s secretary, which almost made him throw his phone in anger.