Chapter 74

Chapter 74 Rejection

After a long moment, Mu Xia finally responded. "Thank you. Frankly, relationship matters are at the bottom of my priority list. I'm sorry, but I have countless issues to deal with."

Immediately, Jun Haoxuan's bright gaze dimmed with disappointment. His joy seemed to deflate like a balloon pierced with a needle.

Yet, he regained his composure in the blink of an eye. "It's all right. I understand this confession must have taken you by surprise as I said it without warning. Can we remain friends? I won't tell anyone that we have met overseas. Today is the first day we've met." Jun Haoxuan forced a smile to mask his sorrow.

"I-I…don't even want to make new friends. However, thank you for your offer," Mu Xia replied after a moment of hesitation.

"What are you planning? Why do you need to conceal your identity and avoid any romance? You can't even make new friends?" Jun Haoxuan asked suspiciously.

Mu Xia averted her gaze guiltily. "I'm handling some private matters…"

Jun Haoxuan sensed that Mu Xia's mood had dropped. Immediately, he apologized profusely. "I'm sorry, I've overstepped my boundaries. I shouldn't have pestered you with so many questions. However, you can contact me anytime if you need help. No matter the situation, I will help you."

"Thank you," Mu Xia beamed her reply.

On the other hand, Ye Sijue was feeling frustrated when he received a phone call from Luo Yi.

["Ge Jue we managed to capture one of the men from the gang that tried to assassinate the two of you when you were overseas."]

["Where is he?"] Ye Sijue raised a brow when he heard Luo Yi's statement.

["He's in my car. I'll bring him over. It will probably take half an hour before we reach Kyoto. He was stranded at sea for nearly a month and that has taken a toll on his mental health."]

["Got it. Send him to Haoxuan's residence. We will head there,"] Ye Sijue ordered after a brief moment of pause.

["Alright."]

Ye Sijue was in great spirits after Luo Yi's call. Quickly, he called Jun Haoxuan.

After all his efforts, Jun Haoxuan finally managed to get past Mu Xia's defenses. Just as they were about to start a conversation about the issues overseas, Ye Sijue's call came in.

Jun Haoxuan declined the call swiftly and planned to continue the conversation. Yet, his phone rang once again as Ye Sijue called him for a second time.

Jun Haoxuan couldn't help but feel frustrated. 「Sijue is the kind who keeps to himself and never gets into a relationship. But why is he ruining it for me?」

"Please excuse me while I answer this call," Jun Haoxuan said with an apologetic smile.

"Sure."

Finally, Jun Haoxuan rose to his feet and strode towards the window to answer the call. ["Ge Jue why are you calling me right now? Can't you wait—"] Jun Haoxuan snapped impatiently.

["Where are you?"] Ye Sijue interjected before Jun Haoxuan could finish talking.

["I'm at the Italian restaurant located opposite the shopping mall near my home. What do you want?"]

["We captured the assassin who tried to murder us. My men are bringing him to your house right now. You should come right away!"]

["Shouldn't we deal with such matters at the Maplelake Manor?"] Jun Haoxuan jolted in shock.

["It's not convenient for me to go there right now. Hurry up and come over!"] Ye Sijue continued in an urgent tone.

["But I'm still in the middle of my meal…"] Jun Haoxuan mumbled.

Ye Sijue hung up before Jun Haoxuan finished his sentence.

"This bastard," Jun Haoxuan cursed under his breath.

When he whirled around, he found that Mu Xia had packed her things into her purse, waiting for him patiently.

"You…"

"Go ahead, you don't have to worry about me." Mu Xia cut him off before he could continue.

"Let me send you back," Jun Haoxuan added in a hurry.

"It's all right." Mu Xia refused his offer politely. "I noticed a shopping mall opposite. I want to go for a walk and get some clothes."

Situ Hai had assigned her countless tasks yesterday; he also asked her to enhance her appearance. 「It's impossible that Xinyue will help me purchase any clothes. I should look around the shopping mall and find something before I head back.」

"You want to head to the shopping mall?" Jun Haoxuan asked.

Mu Xia nodded her head. In response, Jun Haoxuan smiled at her. "All right, take your time. You can contact me if you need anything."

"Okay," Mu Xia replied in puzzlement when she noticed his smile. On the other hand, she did not take Jun Haoxuan's words to heart.

After all, Mu Xia didn't like bothering others.

They both descended to the ground floor. Just as Jun Haoxuan was about to send Mu Xia off, a black car pulled up in front of the duo.

The car window rolled down to reveal Ye Sijue's handsome face.