Chapter 169: The Official Confession

October 27, 2023

Author: Zi Tao

As the conversation reached this point, Feng Chunhua suddenly began shouting, “I want to see Liang Shi! I’ll only tell you what I know after I see him!”

Min Yi stood up. “Then you’ll have to wait patiently. If he wants to see you, I’ll arrange it for you two.”

He didn’t tell Feng Chunhua that Liang Shi had already been sent to the hospital.

Feng Chunhua wanted to ask Liang Shi face-to-face what was really going on—had he really confessed, or was Min Yi lying to her?

As long as she could see Liang Shi, even if they didn’t speak, a single look from him would be enough for her to understand.

Right now, she didn’t dare say anything reckless, afraid she’d cause trouble for Liang Shi.

Over an hour later, Min Yi personally drove Mu Chenze and Chu Xuan back.

On the way to the village, he explained in detail how Liang Shi confessed and how Feng Chunhua was refusing to cooperate.

Chu Xuan was a bit stunned. In her previous life, Liang Shi got away scot-free, but in this life, he confessed so easily?

For him to confess so readily, there must be some unspeakable secret.

He hadn’t admitted to anything about his relationship with Feng Chunhua.

Could her suspicions be wrong?

Her intuition told her that there was definitely a tangled relationship between Liang Shi and Feng Chunhua.

So she reminded Min Yi, “Comrade Min, maybe Liang Shi still has secrets.”

Min Yi replied gently, “I think so too. There will be more interrogations. As for Feng Chunhua, can you provide any more clues?”

Only then did Chu Xuan mention Feng Chunhua’s attempt to bribe Liu Zhaodi into poisoning her, and clarified that Liu Zhaodi hadn’t hidden anything from her and hadn’t actually gone through with it.

Mu Chenze cursed Feng Chunhua for being utterly heartless and evil, saying people like her deserved to be locked up for life. He also brought up how Feng Chunhua had tried to incite Feng Fool to cause trouble, and if it hadn’t been for a packet of beef jerky he gave him, Feng Fool would have already stormed into Chu Xuan’s house with ill intent.

Min Yi could see it now—Mu Chenze had quietly done so much for Chu Xuan. He truly loved her.

Maybe the day they’d be eating Mu Chenze’s wedding candies wasn’t far off.

The car stopped at Mu Chenze’s house.

Chu Xuan and Mu Chenze got out together.

It was already dark. Min Yi still had important matters to attend to, so he didn’t stay and drove off.

Qin Mahua heard the commotion and came out to greet them, but only saw Chu Xuan and Mu Chenze—the car was already gone.

“Xiao Xuan, Xiao Ze, where have you two been? Xiao Xuan, you look chubbier than before. Xiao Ze, didn’t you leave the house in different clothes? Wait, those aren’t your clothes.”

Chu Xuan looked chubbier because she was wearing a cut-resistant vest underneath.

Mu Chenze and Chu Xuan exchanged a smile. Mu Chenze said with a grin, “Mom, let Xiao Xuan sit in the main room first. I’ll go change, and soon I’ll have some good news to announce.”

“Alright.” Qin Mahua felt like having a second daughter-in-law was just around the corner.

She warmly linked arms with Chu Xuan, led her into the main room, brought out all sorts of snacks and fruit, and made tea to entertain her.

Mu Chenze went back to his room to change into clean clothes, and took the chance to shave, wash his face, and brush his teeth...

He tidied himself up until he was clean and handsome.

He took a plain gold ring he’d prepared earlier from the drawer. Because time was tight, he’d only managed to buy the simplest, most basic style.

He put it in his pants pocket.

He hadn’t planned to rush things with Chu Xuan, but seeing her faint today had left him frantic with worry. If anything happened to her, he couldn’t go on living.

Now that Liang Shi had been caught, he didn’t want to wait any longer. Today, he was determined to get her to say yes.

He walked into the main room, excitedly telling Qin Mahua, “Mom, call my brother, sister-in-law, and dad to wait in the main room. I need to talk to Xiao Xuan in my room for a bit. We’ll be out soon.”

Qin Mahua, understanding, didn’t ask any questions. “Alright.”

Chu Xuan was confused. “Mu Chenze, why can’t we just talk here in the main room? Why go to your room?”

“We have to talk in my room, or you’ll regret it.”

With that, Mu Chenze didn’t wait for her answer, grabbed her wrist, and led her toward his room.

Chu Xuan blushed, grabbing his wrist in return. “Wait a second.”

She glanced back at Qin Mahua, as if to say, “Aunt Qin, control your son!”

Qin Mahua covered her mouth, laughing. “Xiao Xuan, just give Xiao Ze a chance! See what he has to say.”

Chu Xuan could guess what he wanted to say—he definitely wanted to start dating her.

But things still weren’t settled yet...

Seeing her hesitate, Mu Chenze feigned pain. “My ribs hurt, Xiao Xuan, don’t make me anxious. The more anxious I get, the more it hurts.”

That trick really worked—Chu Xuan surrendered immediately and followed him into the bedroom.

Mu Chenze closed the door, took the gold ring from his pocket, and held it out to Chu Xuan. “Xiao Xuan, let’s be together, okay? You said as long as Liang Shi was caught, you’d date me.”

Chu Xuan’s heart raced. She really wanted to say yes, but she still had concerns—after all, Liang Shi’s men were still around.

“I remember my exact words were, only if you’re safe and sound would I agree. You’ve got a rib injury now, so you’re not exactly unscathed.”

Mu Chenze simply clung to her. “My rib injury is from carrying you to the hospital. When we caught Liang Shi, I was perfectly fine. I don’t care, you have to keep your word! Be my girlfriend!”

Chu Xuan was touched. She knew Mu Chenze wanted to be her safe harbor. “But Liang Shi’s men are still out there. If we start dating now, I’ll drag you and your family into this.”

“We’ll be fine. Min Yi and his colleagues have already identified Liang Shi’s local partners and subordinates. They’re going to arrest them tonight. After that, you won’t have anything to worry about.”

“You’re not lying to me, are you?”

“If I’m lying, I’m a dog! You have to trust Min Yi and his team!”

“What if someone slips through the net?”

“There might be. But let me tell you, if you don’t agree to be with me today, tomorrow I’ll spread the word that I’m going to be your live-in son-in-law. Any of those people who want to hurt you will come after me too. Either way, I’m sticking with you through thick and thin!”

Chu Xuan was at a loss for words and could only try to convince him to give up. “Mu Chenze, I used to be fat. You said you hated fat girls the most. When I was fat, I looked terrible. I was never your type. Have you forgotten how much you disliked me back then?”

Mu Chenze replied seriously, “I was just pretending back then. I didn’t actually dislike you for being fat—I was worried about your health. I said those things to motivate you to lose weight. Besides, you’re not fat now. At most, you’re a bit sturdy. I like sturdy girls—they make me feel safe! I’m just a pretty boy; I’ll be counting on you to protect and support me! I’m sticking to you no matter what.”

Chu Xuan couldn’t help but facepalm, helpless against him.

In her previous life, she owed him. In this life, she didn’t mind supporting and protecting him, but she did mind dragging him into trouble.

If she refused, he’d announce he was going to be her live-in son-in-law, and if any of Liang Shi’s men were still at large, he’d be in danger too.

She never expected that the Mu Chenze who only fulfilled his responsibilities in her past life would truly fall for her in this one.

He’d done so much for her.

And if Aunt Qin found out her son was going to be a live-in son-in-law, she’d be furious.

She didn’t want Aunt Qin to be upset.

Besides, she really did like Mu Chenze.

After thinking it over, she decided to agree.

“Alright, I’ll be your girlfriend. But you have to promise me one thing.”

Joy lit up Mu Chenze’s face, and he spun around in excitement. “What is it? Name one thing, or ten thousand—I’ll agree to anything!”"