Chapter 823

Seeing Shu Xia's surprised expression, Jiang Ye sensed something unusual.

Why did she feel that Xia Xia did not want Mu Ting to stay?

Could it be that the young couple had a fight?

She lowered her head, her eyes darting around before she made a decision, "Fine, let Mu Ting stay too."

Qiao Muting nodded, his gaze still on Shu Xia.

Shu Xia pretended not to notice; Qiao Muting's behavior today was somewhat puzzling—it was understandable that he came to see her mother, but it was very baffling that he wanted to stay.

Their relationship wasn't so lovey-dovey to this extent, was it?

Wasn't he afraid of causing some misunderstandings?

Mainly her own misunderstandings.

By nightfall, the two were lying on a bed one point five meters wide; perhaps because of Qiao Muting, the bed seemed exceptionally narrow.

Unlike at Xinghai Villa, Shu Xia always felt there was something indescribably strange.

For a moment, the two were speechless, facing each other.

When Qiao Muting's arm reached over, Shu Xia was so startled she sat up.

She lowered her voice to remind him, "The room isn't soundproof."

The master bedroom and the guest bedroom were connected, separated by only one wall, and this wall was completely lacking in soundproofing.

Qiao Muting chuckled for a moment, withdrew his hand, then rested both hands under his head, curling his lips in a leisurely manner, and asked with a smile, "Why do I feel like you deliberately reminded me the room isn't soundproof because you want to play something exciting with me?"

"It's not like that's impossible," he added.

Shu Xia blushed upon hearing this, "Shut up!"

What kind of brazen words were those!

Fortunately, he had some reservations and didn't say it too loudly.

If her mother had heard, she wouldn't be able to face her mother in the future.

A smile also spread in Qiao Muting's eyes, "The bed is small, so the experience should be different; don't you want to try it?"

"Qiao Muting! Do you believe I'll kick you out?" Shu Xia gritted her teeth.

What happened to the ascetic god she was promised?

What happened to the Qiao Muting who was cold and indifferent the moment they met?

Shu Xia felt that as soon as Qiao Muting got into bed, he seemed to be possessed, completely unlike his usual style of conduct.

Qiao Muting knew when to stop, pulling Shu Xia into his arms, "Stop moving around."

If she moved around any more, he really might have his way with her.

When lying in bed with her, he didn't want to hold back.

Shu Xia gritted her teeth again and lay obediently in Qiao Muting's arms.

——

The next morning, Shu Xia and Qiao Muting had breakfast at home.

Jiang Ye got up early and, leaning on her cane, made a simple breakfast in the kitchen.

"I told you I can take care of myself, you both go to work, don't worry about me; aside from not being able to go downstairs, I can take good care of myself at home, so don't worry."

"Mom, don't cook at noon, I'll order takeout to be delivered, and I'll buy groceries and cook when I get back in the evening." Shu Xia was still not quite at ease.

Jiang Ye thought about it and didn't refuse; she could actually cook lunch herself, but to avoid worrying Xia Xia, she agreed.

After Xia Xia and Mu Ting both went to work, she turned on the television to watch.

The television happened to be rebroadcasting the drama they watched last night.

Watching the scumbag return on screen, Jiang Ye uncontrollably recalled the figure she had seen yesterday.

Then she smiled and shook her head.

"Why am I letting my imagination run wild the older I get?"

Then she picked up the remote and changed the channel.

——

Qiao Muting didn't have his driver come to pick him up today; after going downstairs, he sat in Shu Xia's car.

Shu Xia glanced at Qiao Muting sitting in the passenger seat.

"Looking at me like that, do you want me to kiss you?" Qiao Muting asked.

He had slept very well last night, which meant he was in a good mood today as well.

Shu Xia twitched the corner of her mouth, "I just feel that my bed at home is too small to accommodate a big Buddha like you, Qiao, and I'm afraid of wronging you, Qiao."