From rejecting the beautiful female CEO to becoming extremely powerful

Mu Qingying moved half a step closer to Lu Yunzhou and answered quickly, "Not yet. I'm pursuing him, and he hasn't rejected me."

Ye Churan hugged the sketchbook tightly: "So that's how it is."

Lu Yunzhou stood between the two, his back already sweating.

Just a few days ago, he told Ye Churan that he was willing to take care of her for the rest of his life.

Today, Mu Qingying made her stance clear to her face, and there was no way to refute her words.

Ye Churan lowered her head and tidied the things in her arms.

The top confetti slid down, and Mu Qingying reached out and caught it.

Their eyes met, and neither of them looked away.

Mu Qingying's eyes lit up: "Professor Ye, you gave that children's reading lecture at the medical school three years ago, didn't you?"

Ye Churan paused for two seconds before finally remembering that lecture.

At that time, Ye Churan was still teaching at No. 24 Middle School.

The school collaborated with the medical school to organize students to visit welfare homes for reading companionship. As the teacher in charge, she was also busy for a whole day.

She remembered that it was drizzling that day, and the activity room of the welfare home was packed with people.

Mu Qingying sat in the front row, softly reading stories to the children next to her.

After the event, she stayed behind and donated a batch of brand-new picture books, which she carefully categorized by age.

"So it was you that day."

Ye Churan smiled, and the surprise in her eyes quickly turned into affection.

Once the matter was brought up, the awkwardness between the two dissipated.

Ye Churan took the opportunity to ask Mu Qingying about her work after returning to China. Mu Qingying said that Yuanchuan Construction had just started and she had only reported for duty today. She was so busy that she hadn't even had time to prepare suitable clothes for commuting.

Ye Churan happened to be familiar with several women's clothing stores in the mall, so she immediately took her arm and pulled her upstairs.

Lu Yunzhou pushed two shopping carts behind them, and the awkwardness that had been between the three of them finally subsided.

When she arrived at the women's clothing section, Ye Churan first picked out a black suit, and then found two snow-white shirts.

Mu Qingying is tall and has a good waistline, so even ordinary clothes look eye-catching on her.

She went into the fitting room and changed four times.

The first outfit is suitable for negotiating contracts, the second outfit is suitable for going to the construction site, the third outfit is a fitted long dress, and the fourth outfit is a fitted knit top paired with a short skirt.

The curtain was drawn back, and Mu Qingying, leaning against the doorframe, said, "Mr. Lu, with your personal secretary dressed like this, how can you concentrate on your work?"

Lu Yunzhou looked away: "Keep the black suit, but don't wear this last one to the company."

Mu Qingying, determined to tease him, had the shop assistant pack all four sets.

She knew in her heart that Lu Yunzhou had glanced at the last set twice earlier.

Ye Churan also picked out two dresses.

She is busy at the welfare home every day, and her clothes are mainly for convenience.

Mu Qingying, however, chose a light blue dress for her and pushed her into the fitting room.

A few minutes later, Ye Churan came out.

The skirt hem fell to her calves, and the waist was perfectly fitted.

She has taken care of children for many years and has a kind of warmth about her.

After changing into a dress, she became even more feminine.

Lu Yunzhou lingered for two more seconds.

Ye Churan felt a burning sensation in her ears and turned around to have the shop assistant pack it up.

The vague sense of unease I felt earlier has dissipated considerably.

After three hours, the shopping cart was already full.

Lu Yunzhou had bags hanging from both hands, and two cardboard boxes draped over his arms.

Mu Qingying used him as a clothes hanger, sometimes putting her hat on his head, sometimes sticking her tie to his chest to compare colors.

Ye Churan helped pick things out from the side, occasionally laughing along.

Lu Yunzhou originally thought that the meeting between the two would cause trouble.

Right now, they're chatting about clothes, work, the welfare home, and Yuanchuan, and they've already started discussing doing children's activities together on the weekend.

At six o'clock in the evening, Ye Churan put her art supplies into the trunk of the car: "Don't go to the restaurant, come to my house. I bought groceries."

Mu Qingying picked up the bag of vegetables: "Leave the kitchen to us, you're in charge of eating."

Lu Yunzhou had no choice but to drive.

Ye Churan's apartment is not far from the shopping mall.

The security door has been replaced, and the furniture in the living room has been rearranged.

Lu Yunzhou used to live here; his slippers are still in the shoe cabinet.

He was just about to reach for it when he stopped.

Mu Qingying glanced down at the men's slippers, then looked at Lu Yunzhou.

Without asking any questions, she bent down and took out a new pair of shoes to put on.

Lu Yunzhou felt uneasy and could only sit down at the coffee table with the welfare home's supply list in his arms.

Soon, the sound of chopping vegetables came from the kitchen.

Mu Qingying was in charge of washing the vegetables, while Ye Churan was in charge of cooking.

The two worked together smoothly, occasionally exchanging a few words in hushed tones.

Lu Yunzhou couldn't hear what was being said, so he could only continue checking the quantity of colored pencils, rehabilitation mats, and picture books.

An hour later, four dishes and a soup were served.

Mu Qingying made sweet and sour pork ribs, which looked good, but tasted too sweet.

As soon as Lu Yunzhou took a bite, she stared at his face.

Lu Yunzhou forced himself to swallow: "I can eat it, it goes perfectly with three bowls of rice."

Mu Qingying narrowed her eyes: "If you dare leave a piece, you won't get a good night's sleep tonight."

Ye Churan lowered her head to drink her soup, her shoulders trembling slightly.

Towards the end of the meal, Ye Churan asked about Mu Qingying's residence.

After returning to China, Mu Qingying has been staying in hotels.

Yuanchuan's project has a long construction period, so she plans to find an apartment close to the company.

With so many people coming and going at the hotel, it's inconvenient to leave contracts and computers there.

Ye Churan put down the soup spoon.

She also owns an apartment on Chunhe Road.

That was the house her husband bought before they got married, and he hadn't lived in it much after it was renovated.

It has been vacant for the past few years, and I only hire someone to clean it periodically.

Chunhe Road is less than three kilometers from Yuanchuan's office, and it only takes a dozen minutes to get to Qiguang Welfare Home.

Ye Churan looked up at the two of them and said, "The house has three bedrooms. You can move in as partners, each of you will have your own room. It will also be convenient for you to handle company matters."

Mu Qingying did not agree immediately, but first turned her gaze to Lu Yunzhou.

Lu Yunzhou touched his wristwatch.

He also had to stay at Feng Qianyi's bridal chamber four nights a week.

The old lady might come to check up on things at any time, so we can't pretend this didn't happen.

However, there are too many complexities involved in a marriage of convenience, and he cannot explain them clearly on the spot.

Lu Yunzhou lowered his voice: "I stay somewhere else a few nights a week. Before I move in, I need to make the arrangements there clear."

Ye Churan held the water glass, her hand pausing for a moment.

Mu Qingying didn't press the matter further.

She had long suspected that Lu Yunzhou and Feng Qianyi had a special relationship, and moving into that apartment would actually allow her to be closer to him.

She then proposed to pay the rent as usual.

The resident also bears the costs of water, electricity, property management fees, and parking fees.

Ye Churan originally did not want to accept the money.

Mu Qingying's attitude was straightforward: she wouldn't move out if she was staying for free.

The two talked for a few minutes and finally settled on a rent of 1,500 yuan per month.

This amount of money can't even rent a single room nearby.

Lu Yunzhou knew that Ye Churan was helping them, so he didn't argue anymore.

Yuanchuan is just starting out, so every penny saved is a penny earned.

Ye Churan took out a spare key from the drawer and placed it on the table.

Mu Qingying picked up the keys: "We're moving at nine tomorrow morning. Mr. Lu, could you come to the hotel and help me move my luggage?"

Lu Yunzhou looked at the key in her hand, his Adam's apple bobbing.

Starting tomorrow, he and Mu Qingying will be moving into the same apartment.