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Chen Chen's face grew increasingly grim as he looked at the text message.

He felt that this matter was definitely not simple and that there must be some ulterior motive behind it.

Lin Muxi stared at the text message, lost in thought.

Could it be that person?!
For Lin Muxi's safety, Chen Chen decided to hire a private investigator to investigate the matter the next day.

The next day, Chen Chen secretly contacted an experienced private investigator, described the incident in detail, and provided the unfamiliar number.

The detective said he would do his best to investigate and would notify him immediately if he had any news.

Lin Muxi was also absent-minded at the company and made frequent mistakes at work.

Her colleagues cast strange glances at her, but she had no time to care.

Finally, it was time to leave work, and Lin Muxi dragged her tired body out of the company gate.

The afterglow of the setting sun spilled onto the street, bathing everything in a warm orange glow.

Just then, a black sedan with an understated yet luxurious design quietly stopped by the roadside, standing out from the bustling scene around it.

The car window slowly rolled down, the movement as gentle as if afraid of disturbing the tranquility of the evening.

A familiar man's face came into Lin Muxi's view. His features were well-defined, and his deep eyes revealed an indescribable mystery.

"Xiaoxi, let's get in the car and chat."

The man's voice was deep and magnetic, his tone seemingly calm, yet it carried an innate authority that made him impossible to refuse.

Lin Muxi was suddenly startled, as if a stone had been thrown into a calm lake, causing ripples to spread.

Her instinctive alertness made her want to refuse, and she unconsciously took a small step back.

However, she knew this man all too well; once he made a decision, there was almost no room for negotiation.

She hesitated inwardly. Reason told her she should leave decisively, but an invisible force on her heart was pulling her back.

After hesitating for a moment, she slowly reached out, gently opened the car door, and got in.

A faint, elegant fragrance filled the car, which eased the tense atmosphere somewhat.

"Was that mysterious voice yours?"

As soon as Lin Muxi sat down, she asked coldly, staring straight ahead without looking at the man beside her, trying to use this indifference to cover up the slight panic in her heart.

Su Ran smiled slightly, the corners of her mouth turning up to reveal a faint smile, but her eyes unconsciously revealed a trace of loneliness, as if shrouded in a thin mist.

"That's right, that voice was mine. And that villa was something I carefully prepared for you."

Su Ran's voice was very soft, as if she was afraid that a loud voice would frighten the somewhat wary woman in front of her.

Lin Muxi frowned slightly, her tone carrying a hint of accusation:
Why did you do this? I told you, I wouldn't like you.

She turned her head, a hint of confusion in her eyes, and looked directly at Su Ran.

Su Ran took a deep breath, as if gathering her courage, and slowly said:
"You know, when you were five years old, you got lost in the park."

You were crying your eyes out, and your small figure looked so helpless in the crowd.

After I helped you find your family, I quietly kept an eye on you.

Over the years, I have tried my best to understand all your preferences, and I have never overlooked any little detail.

So I built that villa according to your dream, thinking that maybe one day I could give you a surprise.” Lin Muxi tried hard to recall, a hint of confusion in her eyes, her brows furrowed tightly, but she couldn’t piece together this experience from her childhood.

Even so, you shouldn't scare me like this!

Lin Muxi raised her voice, her tone clearly showing dissatisfaction.

Su Ran looked guilty, her eyes filled with self-reproach, and sighed softly, saying:
"I'm sorry, I just didn't know how to face you, or how to enter your world, so I used this foolish way to get your attention."

I truly meant no harm; I just hoped for an opportunity to slowly enter your life.

Hearing Su Ran's affectionate words, Lin Muxi's eyes held a hint of coldness.

"Sorry, I have a boyfriend, and I don't need you in my life."

Su Ran said dismissively:
"It's okay, he's just my boyfriend, I can wait for you."

Lin Muxi frowned slightly, her tone becoming more impatient:
"Su Ran, why are you so persistent? You can't force matters of the heart. Even if you wait, there's no guarantee of a result."

My boyfriend and I have a great relationship, and I hope you can respect my choice.

Without hesitation, Lin Muxi reached out to open the car door and get out.

However, Su Ran stopped her with a raised hand. Su Ran's expression remained unchanged, and she said gently:
"It's lunchtime now, let's have a meal together, consider it a get-together among friends."

Lin Muxi frowned even more deeply and refused without hesitation:
"No need, I'm going home to have dinner with my boyfriend."

After saying that, she forcefully pushed Su Ran's hand away, and decisively opened the car door and got out of the car.

After getting out of the car, Lin Muxi walked quickly forward without looking back.

The sound of high heels clicking on the ground echoed in the quiet street, carrying a hint of determination.

Su Ran sat in the car, watching her receding figure, a hint of loneliness flashing in her eyes, but she quickly regained her gentle and firm demeanor.

He murmured to himself softly:
"I know you're very resistant to me right now, but I won't give up easily."

Before we knew it, the sky gradually darkened, and the twilight, like a soft veil, slowly enveloped the entire city.

The streetlights seemed to be awakened one by one by the messengers of the night, emitting a soft and warm light, casting Lin Muxi's long shadow on the ground, making her appear somewhat lonely.

Just then, Lin Muxi's phone suddenly buzzed, the screen lit up, and the caller ID showed Chen Chen.

Upon seeing this name, Lin Muxi's tense expression instantly relaxed, and a gentle smile unconsciously appeared on her lips. The annoyance she had felt earlier because of Su Ran also dissipated in that instant.

She gently swiped the screen to answer the call, and Chen Chen's familiar voice came through the receiver:

Why did you leave without waiting for me?

His voice carried a hint of concern and doubt.

Lin Muxi tilted her head slightly, held the phone to her ear, and replied in a light tone:
"I saw you were still very busy and didn't want to disturb your work, so I thought I'd go home first and see if Aunt Wang had cooked the meal yet."

Chen Chen's voice immediately came from the other end of the phone:
"Are you home yet?"

Lin Muxi looked up at the street ahead and said:

"Not yet, I just left the company a short while ago and am on my way home."

"Wait for me, I'll go home with you." (End of Chapter)