Chapter 8 Stop Being Such A Hypocrite

Alas, Tang Muyue had no intention to confront Song Jingyuan just yet. She would go on to seek revenge, but this was just the beginning. “Jingyuan, since Xuanxiao is here to pick me up, I’ll excuse myself.” She said with a polite smile while holding Li Xuanxiao’s arm. Just as they were about to leave, Song Jingyuan rushed over to delay her, “Wait!” “What’s wrong? Is there something else?” Tang Muyue feigned confusion. Song Jingyuan did not get to see Li Xuanxiao on a daily basis - how could she let such a rare opportunity slip by? She also couldn’t bear the thought of Tang Muyue spending time alone with Li Xuanxiao. No way in hell that’s happening! Song Jingyuan smiled awkwardly and replied, “Muyue, we don’t often get to have so much fun like this. Since Xuanxiao and Chenxuan are here, why don’t we stay to have some fun together?” Have some fun? Tang Muyue found Song Jingyuan’s suggestion farcical, “But Jingyuan, I’m sure you know that Xuanxiao dislikes being at a crowded and noisy place. I think we’ll pass.” It is late at night. Who knows what else Song Jingyuan is cooking up in her mind? Tang Muyue didn’t want the drama to continue anymore. Right after that, Tang Muyue looked at Li Xuanxiao and said, “Dear, I’ll grab my bag and come right back. Wait for me at the lobby.” Li Xuanxiao nodded in return and didn’t say anything else. Song Jingyuan’s mouth twitched in disbelief. Never in a million years would she expect Tang Muyue to reject her invitation! This was totally opposite of what she had in mind! What is wrong with Tang Muyue today?! Since Li Xuanxiao had nodded in agreement, Song Jingyuan couldn’t force them to stay, either. Recalling what had just happened, Song Jingyuan felt embarrassed and apologized, “Xuanxiao, what happened tonight was a misunderstanding. I must have had the wrong person. I was just worried that something bad would happen to Muyue.” Li Xuanxiao stared at her coldly and ignored her. Song Jingyuan felt even more awful. A short while later, Tang Muyue returned with her bag and bid farewell, “Bye Jingyuan, see you around and have fun.” Before Song Jingyuan could even reply, Tang Muyue and Li Xuanxiao had walked away, holding each other's hand. Song Jingyuan witnessed everything. She gripped her fist so tight that her nails almost carved into her flesh. She couldn’t hold back her anger. She was so livid that she would even rip Tang Muyue into pieces. Li Xuanxiao is such an outstanding man; how does Tang Muyue deserve him?! I, Song Jingyuan, should be the one by his side! Suddenly a sarcastic laugh was heard, “It seems like I’ve walked into your trap tonight, haven’t I?” Song Jingyuan turned around and she saw Gu Chenxuan. She frowned as she said, “What do you mean? Who was it that tricked you into anything?” Gu Chenxuan jeered as he exposed her, “You can stop acting in front of me. I know what you’re thinking. I just couldn’t believe that you have a crush on Li Xuanxiao! I certainly didn’t expect you to have such a weird taste for seducing your best friend’s husband.” Song Jingyuan blushed all of a sudden. She couldn’t catch her breath. “What nonsense are you talking about, Gu Chenxuan!” “Nonsense? Do you have any idea how you looked when you stared at Li Xuanxiao? You looked like you wanted to devour him. You’re only trying to bring me and Tang Muyue together for your own sake, right?” Gu Chenxuan exposed her without any mercy. Song Jingyuan became angry and asked, “What do you want!” Gu Chenxuan was still smiling, “You don’t have to be so nervous; I just want to work together with you.” Work together? Song Jingyuan raised her ears and asked, “Work together on what?” He replied, “It’s simple. I want to be with Tang Muyue and you have a crush on Li Xuanxiao. As long as you help me to get Tang Muyue, you could have Li Xuanxiao too. Ok?” Song Jingyuan was indeed tempted by the invitation, too. Now that I think about it properly, it’s going to be quite hectic going against Tang Muyue all by myself. She’s getting out of control lately. Having a partner sounds like a good idea. After she thought about it, she nodded in agreement, “Fine, I look forward to working with you!” …… Meanwhile, outside the hotel. As soon as they exited the hotel, Li Xuanxiao pulled back his hand and kept a distance from her. Tang Muyue didn’t give up. She went after him again. “Let go of me!” Li Xuanxiao frowned as he tried to shake her off again by force. “I won’t let go. I will never let you go.” Tang Muyue was behaving like super glue, sticking to him and couldn’t be removed no matter what. Li Xuanxiao frowned again. He couldn’t push her away, so he could only let her do whatever she pleased. They went into the car and buckled up. Li Xuanxiao was recounting tonight’s events. He felt something was odd about Song Jingyuan. He cautioned Tang Muyue, “Stay away from Song Jingyuan. That woman is far more complicated than you think.” The urge to cry hit Tang Muyue right after he finished his sentence. She clearly recalled Li Xuanxiao had reminded her countless times as well. But back then, whenever Tang Muyue heard Li Xuanxiao’s words of advice, she would believe he was just trying to drive her apart from her best friend. Now she finally understood he had seen right through Song Jingyuan. I was too foolish to be tricked by her over and over again! As she thought about it, Tang Muyue leaned towards Li Xuanxiao again. She held his arm tightly and promised, “Alright, I’ll do as you say from now on.” Li Xuanxiao’s brows furrowed. He could obviously feel Tang Muyue’s changes over the past few days. Before this, whenever he had said something similar, Tang Muyue would have thrown a tantrum. But now she was openly showing affection. And she even listened to him… This is really abnormal! After a while, seeing how she had no intention of letting him go, Li Xuanxiao had no choice but to tell her, “I’m driving; move your hands away.” Tang Muyue let go of his arm reluctantly. Ten minutes later, at the Li Manor. Li Xuanxiao stepped out of the car and saw Tang Muyue off at the entrance. “Go in and get some rest,” he instructed with his expressionless face. Before he could even take another step, a warm hug came from behind. “Don’t leave.” Tang Muyue couldn't hold herself back any longer. As she hugged him she said, “Li Xuanxiao, you can’t leave. I won’t allow you to leave.” She would never have thought that these actions would become the straw that broke the camel’s back! “Tang Muyue, what do you want exactly?” Li Xuanxiao turned around and stared at her intensely. Step by step he moved closer to her, his body emitting an unmistakable signal of discontent. This was the first time Tang Muyue had seen him behaving like this. She backed off a few steps as she was frightened by him, “I…” “Stop pretending. Tell me, what evil plan are you hatching in your mind?” Li Xuanxiao couldn’t stand the suspense anymore. Ever since the night of their engagement, this woman had become so fond of him that it seemed like she were a completely different person. Tang Muyue used to threaten him instead of giving in to him. She would run away if she found him terrifying. She had even hoped for him to disappear from this world. But now she was so passionate, over and over again! Just what does this woman want? Tang Muyue didn’t blame him for overreacting. She knew she had been unreasonable in the past. What should I do to regain his trust? Tang Muyue thought about his question and replied calmly, “If I said I wasn’t trying to do anything, would you believe me?”