Falling For The Contract Bride

Chapter 101

Chapter 101 The After-Shower Fragrance

Undoubtedly, Lu Jinye could instantly tell that the shirt Mu Zhi currently wearing was a designer’s shirt he got last year. While the trouser she was wearing was one he bought last year too.

Mu Zhi was relatively tall among ladies. She looked like she was standing over 173 centimeters with the heels. But she was after all a woman, while Lu Jinye was a considerably tall man. Thus, she still looked sheepish in Lu Jinye’s outfit.

Lu Jinye laughed after hearing Mu Zhi’s explanation.

He approached the cupboard slowly and took out a bathrobe, “Look at yourself, I don’t want to talk to a man.”

Mu Zhi was instantly left with no word. What she said earlier… Clearly, she had misunderstood Lu Jinye for having immoral intentions against her.

With that, Mu Zhi blushed to the roots of her hair.

Lu Jinye could not take his eyes off Mu Zhi’s cheeks. The pinkness of her cheeks was exceptionally adorable.

Sensing Lu Jinye’s stare, Mu Zhi became even more mortified. She seized the bathrobe and bolted towards the bathroom.

After changing into the bathrobe, Lu Jinye saw that Mu Zhi was much more relaxed. Content from NôvelDr(a)ma.Org.

“I prefer it when you look like a woman.”

For some reason, Mu Zhi could not help but think that Lu Jinye was constantly flirting with her.

Lu Jinye saw the tinge of awkwardness in her eyes, and turned his face away, saying, “The food is here, let’s eat.”

“Sure.”

At the sound of food, Mu Zhi’s eyes sparkled with spirits. She promptly moved towards the dining table.

Lu Jinye set the table while Mu Zhi started devouring the food.

She had never thought sautéed green beans could be so delicious. The spicy popcorn chicken was delightful and the poached pork slices felt like they were heaven-made!

Mu Zhi could not find the words to describe the food. Each one of them made her heart melt with pleasure!

“Take your time.”

Seeing Mu Zhi’s ravenous look, Lu Jinye handed a glass of milk to her, his gaze gentle and warm.

Meanwhile, Mu Zhi had no intention to slow down at all, saying, “It’s fine, don’t worry about me, I won’t choke.”

“Oh right, do you think we can take away two more serves? I need to bring them home for Jian Xiaoning and Mu Xiaomu later.”

“All of you haven’t had anything to eat?”

Lu Jinye could not help but frown in worry.

“Yeah, when we were trapped by the reporters this morning, I realized that there isn’t anything in the fridge for us. We just moved in and haven’t done groceries since we’re busy with work.”

Mu Zhi said as she took a bite on the braised shrimp.

Looking at her, Lu Jinye was struck by remorse. By the looks of it, it had almost been a day since she ate!

At that thought, Lu Jinye took out his phone and gave his secretary a call, “Send some food to Mu Zhi’s apartment at once, make sure it’s enough for a week.”

There was a hint of reluctance in the voice coming from the phone, “Mr. Lu, did you hear? I’m afraid that now is not a good time. The reporters will surround us if we open the door.”

Mu Zhi overheard the conversation and could relate to what she said.

Besides, she was great friends with Linda in the past. Mu Zhi did not hope to trouble her, so she told Lu Jinye, “It’s fine, I’ll disguise myself before heading home later.”

“How are you going to get home like this?”

Lu Jinye muttered as he did not see Mu Zhi making it happen at all.

Mu Zhi hesitated briefly, “Through a disguise. If I can’t make it, none of you can.”

“Give me Jian Xiaoning’s number.”

Lu Jinye answered, glancing at Mu Zhi apathetically.

Mu Zhi was startled briefly. She had no idea what he wanted Jian Xiaoning’s number for, but she ended up giving it to him obsequiously.

Upon receiving the number, Lu Jinye promptly gave Jian Xiaoning a call, “Open the balcony window of the suite room in half an hour, someone will send food to you.”

“Hey, Lu Jinye, this is the 28th floor, how do you plan on delivering the food through the window?”

Jian Xiaoning’s knees were weak, arms were heavy from hunger, but she had managed to snap back to reality.

“You don’t need to worry about it, just wait and see.”

Finishing his words, Lu Jinye went on to liaise with Linda about his plan.

All Mu Zhi could think about was… Lu Jinye had lost himself.

Meanwhile, Lu Jinye behaved insouciantly. On the surface, he looked calm and ready.

Half an hour later, the clock ran out, Jian Xiaoning opened the balcony window of the suite room as instructed. As soon as she did, a helicopter zoomed out of nowhere and appeared right before her eyes.

It astonished Jiao Xiaoning. She opened her mouth, but the words won’t come out!

Just how much does Lu Jinye love Mu Zhi?!

He knew that Mu Zhi was trapped and sent her resources through a helicopter! That was way too romantic, way too sweet!

Jian Xiaoning blew a flying kiss towards the helicopter from afar to express her gratitude, and then swiftly returned to the apartment with food in her hands.

Lu Jinye prepared an absurd amount of food for them. It was more than enough for a week’s worth of food. Not only that, knowing that they might be famished, he meticulously included takeaway food from the Xingfu Restaurant which had steamed buns, dumplings, and a wide variety of dishes.

While she was feasting, Jian Xiaoning could not help but feel that it was a pity Mu Zhi was no longer married to Lu Jinye.

…

Xiao Qingqing cast her gaze at the sky, witnessing the darkness of the night slowly taking over the amber glow. She called Lu Jinye’s office, but it was answered by his secretary.

Linda did not dare speak the truth to Xiao Qingqing. She only told her that she had no idea of Lu Jinye’s whereabouts.

Upon hearing her words, Xiao Qingqing hung up the phone furiously.

No idea of Lu Jinye’s whereabouts… Is this Mu Zhi woman that great? Why does everyone around Lu Jinye quick to jump to her side?!

She made another call to Lu Jinye, but his phone was turned off.

Exasperated, she was becoming increasingly unsettled.

She sat on the couch irritably, turned on the TV to find the latest entertainment news.

The entertainment news lately revolved around them. The news showed reports of the drama of their love triangle when it suddenly cut to a news anchor commenting on the possibility of Xiao Qingqing’s marriage announcement as a smokescreen. Reporters had caught photos of Lu Jinye carrying a man to a hotel this afternoon!

There was a photo attached next to the news anchor during his broadcast.

Xiao Qingqing glared at the photo, fuming as her eyes were bloodshot. How was that a man?! The person in Lu Jinye’s arms was clearly Mu Zhi wearing a men’s outfit!

While the on-going situation was volatile, not only did she fail to locate Lu Jinye, but she also found him bringing Mu Zhi to a hotel! Mu Zhi, you scheming fox!

Xiao Qingqing had enough of it.

Infuriated, she seized a jacket and burst out of her place. But the moment she opened the door, the pack of reporters quickly swamped at her, pushing her back into the room.

But sitting around and doing nothing was not an option.

She gave her agent a call, “I need to see Lu Jinye right now. Find a double who has a similar build to me and ask her to lure the reporters away for me.”

Her words were laced with anxiousness and fury.

The agent did not dare slight her. He hurriedly saw to it.

…

After a satisfying meal and knowing that Jian Xiaoning and Mu Xiaomu had access to food, Mu Zhi went for a shower.

She had just finished shower when she heard a door-knock, and Lu Jinye had answered it.

Xiao Qingqing barged in. She saw Mu Zhi in a bathrobe, carrying the pleasant after-shower fragrance with her!