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After parking the car and getting out, Mu Tongzi walked ahead. A server in a vintage palace outfit politely approached them. They hadn't made a reservation in advance, and the place was packed at this hour. However, when he mentioned Mu Tongzi's name, the server led the group to a reserved private room.
The private room was spacious, with a large dining table occupying most of the space, enough for their group of more than ten people to sit comfortably.
Since most of the attendees were well-known young masters in their circle, the servers occasionally recognized a few of them, especially the leading figures Mu Shao and Qi Shao, whose noble status made them cautious.
Green Qi sat next to Yin Xiyin. Since her injury hadn't healed yet, she could only eat light food. When it came time to order, Yin Xiyin thoughtfully ordered a signature congee for her.
Just as the congee was mentioned, Mu Tongzi calmly interrupted, "She doesn't drink congee; get her a bowl of soup noodles instead."
As soon as those words were spoken, the young masters who had been busy ordering almost simultaneously turned their attention to Green Qi.
At that moment, Green Qi wished she could dig a hole in the ground and hide!
Yue Qingchen, sitting next to Mu Tongzi, had an even stiffer expression. Her red lips were nearly bitten through by her teeth, and her fiery gaze shot straight at Green Qi as if she wished to tear her apart.
The young masters in the private room were all savvy individuals in their circle. How could they not pick up on the implications behind Mu Tongzi's ambiguous statement? By treating Gu Lvq Qi with such special care in front of so many people, it was equivalent to publicly slapping his girlfriend in the face.
Almost everyone knew about her relationship with Mu Tongzi. How could she possibly maintain her dignity in this circle after such an incident?
With just one sentence attracting everyone's attention, Green Qi awkwardly lowered her head. Mu Tongzi's remark had pushed her into the spotlight; women are generally sensitive, and Yue Qingchen surely couldn't be oblivious to their relationship.
Especially after the warning look she had given earlier at the Riding Arena, which indicated her suspicions about their relationship. Now that he had pulled this stunt again, would she still have a job when she returned to the company?
In her impression, Mu Tongzi was always cautious and composed in his actions. Why would he make such a blunder today?
The atmosphere in the private room was awkward, and even Kang Yiming couldn't help but glance back and forth at them, unable to comprehend the situation for a moment.
However, Yin Xiyin seemed to have noticed something. She looked at Mu Tongzi with a gaze that held more depth and surprise.
She had some understanding of this man, Mu Tongzi. If he wasn't interested in her best friend, he certainly wouldn't be entangled with her. Yet, she didn't expect that in just under a month, their relationship had already exceeded her expectations!
It wouldn't be impossible for them to develop mutual feelings, but the girl was currently a married woman. It was truly surprising that Mu Tongzi would go from being interested in a married woman to actually liking her so quickly. After all, a man like him probably had no shortage of women; whether he liked Qiqi was hard to say if it was good or bad!
As if sensing the unusual atmosphere in the private room, Mu Tongzi casually raised his eyes to meet the many gazes directed at him. He smiled lightly, his handsome face still wearing an indifferent expression. This calm demeanor made it even harder for people to decipher his thoughts at that moment.
Closing the menu, he handed it to the waiting waiter beside him. His lazy gaze lingered on Green Qi's complaining face for a few seconds before moving away without a hint of emotion. He chuckled lightly, saying, "Don't look at me like that. As a competent boss, I should know the preferences of my important employees, shouldn't I? Retaining an employee's heart is far better than just keeping them around."
Glancing slightly at the group who seemed skeptical, Mu Tongzi narrowed his eyes slightly. He appeared unconcerned about their thoughts as he slowly lifted the teacup in front of him. Every movement exuded an enchanting elegance and nobility. His composed demeanor made him seem straightforward; the doubts and ambiguities he had stirred just moments before felt like mere illusions.
Kang Yiming, after receiving a signal from Yin Xiyin, quickly reacted and smiled to lighten the mood. "Mu Zong has such good taste! Green Qi is a top student from a prestigious university abroad; her abilities are naturally superior to ordinary people. It's truly not easy for you to recruit her into the company!"
"Indeed!" He slowly set down his cup and glanced at Pet, who was giving him a cold stare. His dark eyes held an ambiguous meaning as he chuckled lightly and said with double entendre, "It indeed took quite a bit of effort on my part."
He had indeed put in considerable effort for her, even resorting to coercion and temptation—something he usually despised—so how could it not be taxing?
As the party involved, Green Qi could certainly hear the implications in his words. With everyone present, she dared not react and could only grit her teeth in silence.
If she treated herself as invisible, then there would be no trouble at all. If she spoke up to explain herself, no matter what she said, it would still lead to suspicion; it was better to say nothing at all.
Listening to Mu Tongzi's words, everyone almost instinctively turned their gaze toward Yue Qingchen. Seeing her face filled with unwillingness and jealousy reignited their suspicions.
This time, Mu Tongzi didn't get himself into trouble. He brought over some snacks from the side and pushed them in front of Yue Qingchen. "Eat something to fill your stomach first. Staring at her won't help. If it weren't for her assisting you at GK, you wouldn't be able to hold onto the Vice President position. I've gone through so much trouble to find you a talented horse; don't be ungrateful!"
"Is that so?" Yue Qingchen turned her head and met his sharp and deep eyes, teasingly curling her lips. "I would prefer it to be a mule rather than a talented horse. At least a mule works hard without complaint, while a talented horse may not be easy to control."
"Without the discerning eye of a Bole, even a talented horse can only be a mule, don't you think?" Mu Tongzi lightly smiled, glanced at her, then withdrew his gaze and turned to talk with Qi Wenran on his right.
The meal was quite lively, largely due to the topic Mu Tongzi had brought up earlier, which made the atmosphere at the dining table rather tense.
The dessert after the meal was very much to Green Qi's liking. She hadn't eaten well during the main course because of her heavy thoughts, so the dessert was just right to satisfy her cravings.
In the brief moments of sipping tea, Mu Tongzi inadvertently glanced at the woman sitting a few seats away. She looked satisfied and joyful while enjoying the delicious food, as if it resonated with his heart, making him feel empathetic.
When he called for the waiter to settle the bill, he turned his head and instructed the waiter, "Pack one of each dessert for me."
"Okay!" The waiter politely nodded and turned to leave after taking his Black Card.
Hearing his instructions, Yue Qingchen frowned and turned to look at him in confusion. "Tong, don't you dislike sweets?"
"The desserts here are quite good; I’ll take some back for Madam Mu and the others to try." He gave her a half-smile but didn't elaborate further.
Feeling frustrated after hitting a wall, Yue Qingchen bit her lip in discontent and turned her head to see Gu Lvq Qi still happily eating dessert, which only fueled her anger further.
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