Chapter 52

Chapter 52 Cheating Partners

As expected by Mu Xia, when the car pulled up at the manor, Mu Xinyue did not follow them into the house. Instead, she beckoned for Butler Fu Leide. "Something has cropped up at the office, but Da Hai's too drunk, so I'll go on his behalf. Take good care of him for me."

"Yes, Madam Situ," Butler Fu Leide replied before helping Situ Hai into the house.

Seeing Mu Xinyue hurriedly make her way down the hill only made Mu Xia more suspicious than ever. Without hesitation, she pretended to have received a call and answered her phone. "What? Do I have to get the schedule now? Fine, I don't have a choice, do I? I'll make my way to Ye Group now."

Mu Xia then pretended to frown in annoyance and turned toward Butler Fu Leide. "I have to make a trip to Ye Group now. I'll be home later."

"It's late, Young Miss Mu. Why don't you take one of the family cars?"

Mu Xia rejected the offer with a wave of her hand. "It's all right. The company's sending a car over, and I can't turn them down."

"Okay then, please keep yourself safe. If you need a car to pick you up, let me know, and I'll send one.

Mu Xia smiled gratefully at Butler Fu Leide's thoughtfulness "Thank you, Fu Leide. I'll make my way down the hill now."

"Very well, Young Miss Mu. Be careful on your way."

Situ Qingshan, who had been watching from the side, rolled her eyes in exasperation, "What's the big deal?" she muttered angrily "it's just a brand ambassadorship contract with Midnight Coffee Café, Talking so loudly on the phone as if she wants the whole world to know that she's working with Ye Group. What a prude!"

Butler Fu Leide listened silently as his eyes flashed with conflicting emotions.

From what Butler Fu Leide had observed of them, Situ Qingshan came across as bold and brash, despite having had a comfortable and cultured upbringing.

Mu Xia, on the other hand, was said to be a countryside bumpkin. However, she had grace and manners that could rival any socialite.

It was clear to see that the environment one grew up in was secondary. What determined the kind of person one would become were the inherent personality traits.

Mu Xia made sure to keep an ample distance from Mu Xinyue as she quietly tailed her. Before long, they had come to a neighborhood outside their manor.

Soon, Mu Xia saw Mu Xinyue walk into one of the villas in the neighborhood.

Mu Xinyue was on high alert the entire time, darting her eyes around even as she opened the door to the villa. Thankfully, Mu Xia had fast reflexes and managed to duck behind a hedge before Mu Xinyue could spot her.

It was only after the door closed that Mu Xia could sigh in relief and come out of her hiding spot.

She got the coordinates of the villa and immediately texted it to HuiLei: [Help me check who owns this villa.]

As soon as Mu Xia sent the text, a big hand suddenly landed on her shoulder.

Startled, Mu Xia immediately grabbed the arm and flipped the person over, pinning him facedown.

An unfamiliar voice rang out. "Please, don't hurt me…"

The man wore a flattop and reeked of alcohol. Mu Xia scrunched up her nose at the stench.

「Is this drunkard trying to hit on me?」

However, upon closer inspection, Mu Xia realized that this drunkard had on very nice and expensive clothes.

She frowned and reluctantly loosened her grip after a while.

The man flipped himself over, and only then did Mu Xia see how handsome he was. By her estimation, he also looked to be at least two heads taller than her.

An inexplicable sense of familiarity instantly hit her.

「I think I might have met him before?」

Just as Mu Xia was about to ask the man for this name, he exclaimed, "It's you! Oh my gosh, I can't believe it! I've finally found you, Shan!"

Alarm bells rang in Mu Xia's head when she heard the man use the name she had gone by back when she was overseas.

"You've got the wrong person," Mu Xia said warily.

As she prepared to leave the man suddenly ran up to stop her.

"No, I haven't made a mistake. It's you, Shan. Or should I say, Xia? I'm not dreaming, I'm 17"

A worried expression marred Mu Xia's face.

「This man knows both my old and current names. I can't go on denying anymore.」

"Who are you? Do I know you?"

The man, still under the influence of alcohol, nodded his head before shaking it frantically. You know me. No, I've been looking for you," he slurred. "I-… I can't believe I've finally found you. H…"

To her surprise, the man was on the verge of tears.