Chapter 1872 - 1868: Sneaking Away
"Today, due to a tight schedule, I wanted to celebrate Ye Ning’s birthday, but I got short-tempered and said some unpleasant things to the media. Those words were just off-the-cuff remarks made in a moment of confusion. I hope everyone doesn’t overthink it. Ye Ning is a very good friend of mine, and I certainly didn’t intend to cause her any trouble. Also, happy birthday to her, wishing her to be eighteen every year."
Everyone watching this apology video laughed even more underneath it.
"This is a classic case of digging your own grave."
"Hmph, daring to make a move on Mu Yeli’s partner, isn’t it obvious who her CP is."
"You can tell, Ye Ning and he are truly friends."
"Anyway, tell us, Jiang Shao, was this birthday prepared by Mu Yeli for Ye Ning?"
All of a sudden, Ye Ning stirred up several major news stories just by having a birthday celebration.
Over there, Ye Zi, appearing in public with her boyfriend for the first time, instantly became a mere background figure.
Even the comments under the news felt quite disheartening to read.
"Daring to appear in the same frame as Ye Ning, where she is present, people willingly give up the headlines. Didn’t notice how even the red carpet outfits were kept conservative this time."
"Poor thing, better choose a time without Ye Ning to show off your love next time."
"No worries, I’m still rooting for you. That Ye Ning, always chooses this time to have a birthday."
Ye Zi must be fuming, but Ye Ning only glanced at Mu Yeli. After entering the room, Ye Ning thought about how tonight they were here together, but without the child sharing the bed...
These days, always sleeping with the child, Mu Yeli felt extremely frustrated every night.
He was eager to have the child out of the room.
But Ye Ning disagreed.
Today, wouldn’t it be a night for the two of them to... spend without the child?
Ye Ning looked at Mu Yeli, "So, what’s going on with the Ouyang Family?"
Mu Yeli said, "Nothing, just a small issue, almost resolved."
"Alright then, no danger, right?"
"Of course not."
Mu Yeli smiled, "Aren’t I right here?"
Ye Ning thought so too. As she walked over, she heard Mu Yeli say, "Okay, you’re tired, right? Have you taken a bath? I’ll run the water for you."
"Huh? Oh, okay."
He went ahead and prepared everything for Ye Ning. After her bath, she saw him sitting there reading a book.
He looked up and checked the time, "It’s late, let’s go to sleep."
"Oh, sure."
Ye Ning lay down and curiously watched Mu Yeli, who was about to fall asleep.
She found it odd but didn’t think too much of it.
She truly was tired, so she quickly fell asleep as well.
As the night deepened...
Mu Yeli gently touched the woman beside him, her hair feeling soft to the touch. He lightly caressed it and smiled.
It was then that he saw a message from Jiang Yubai on the side.
"Mu Yeli, are you here?"
Mu Yeli glanced at Ye Ning again before getting up and heading out.
In the next room...
Mu Yeli took off his clothes, revealing a bloodstain on his shoulder.
Jiang Yubai said, "No way, there was really blood."
Mu Yeli replied, "It’s okay, just need to bandage it."
"What happened, didn’t you say the person was found already?"
"But when we went to find them, someone was lying in ambush."
He ripped open his shirt with a hiss, exposing a small but menacing-looking wound.