Hidden Marriage 99 Days: Please Restrain Yourself

Chapter 579: Mu Donglin: “Afraid of Being Raped?”

Congratulations.

A simple word that dripped with sarcasm.

The word brought him memories of that engagement night.

Her splendid dress that evening was still vivid in his mind. That woman and this one standing before him now, were one and the same.

She was magnificent and in full bloom then.

She easily dominated the crowd and stole everyone’s attention.

It was the same today.

Only, there was a thorn.

It was pricklier than before, but that was exactly what made it even harder for him to let go.

She was undoubtedly beautiful.

And now, she was even more so than ever.

Mu Donglin’s eyes darkened even as his expression remained cold.

Li Haoran hurriedly interjected. “Nian Nian, don’t listen to rumors.”

Fang Zhili stood up and gestured for everyone to approach the dining table.

Li Haoran was the host, but with a more senior member of the family around, Old Master Li naturally took the seat at the head of the table.

On his left were Li Haoran and his wife, and on his right, Mu Donglin.

Li Xueqing was dressed in a pink strapless dress and her makeup was exquisite. She quickly sat down beside Fang Zhili.

The seating had already been arranged. Now, there was only one seat left.

Just next to Mu Donglin.

Li Beinian had no choice.

Under their stares, Li Beinian pulled out the chair and silently moved it a little further from the man before sitting down.

Everyone noticed this small detail. Li Haoran looked a little embarrassed.

However, observing that Mu Donglin appeared oblivious of it, Li Haoran acted normally and secretly sighed in relief. He started, “I haven’t seen Donglin in a long time. You seem thinner than before. Are you busy with work?”

It was no secret that Mu Donglin had been obsessed with work recently.

Under him, the Mu Corporation’s stock continued to rally and business was booming.

Even the profits of the collaborating companies had increased significantly.

Mu Donglin nodded. “There have been many matters to attend to recently.”

“Even so, you should remember to eat. See how sunken your face is.” Fang Zhili put on an annoyed expression. “Those who don’t know any better might think that you’re lovesick. Auntie’s heart aches just looking at you. You are such a handsome lad. Come, eat more meat.”

As she spoke, Fang Zhili picked up some meat with her chopsticks.

It was the braised pork – something that Mu Donglin really hated.

Lovesick?

Li Beinian laughed secretly but did not show it on her face.

She lowered her head and took her chopsticks. She picked up a piece of fish and placed it in Old Master Li’s bowl. “Grandpa, let’s eat.”

Old Master Li nodded. “You eat too.”

Having received the go-ahead, Li Beinian started to feast.

After two mouthfuls of rice and eating a piece of fish, a chicken wing was placed in her bowl.

Her eyes followed the pair of common chopsticks as Mu Donglin placed it back on the table and continued eating as if nothing had happened.

But everyone saw it.

Li Xueqing spoke, “Eldest Young Master Mu still remembers that Nian Nian likes chicken wings. How thoughtful. I’m so envious.”

Upon hearing this, Li Beinian picked up the common chopsticks and with these, transferred the chicken wing to Xueqing’s bowl.

Li Xueqing was stunned and remarked, “What do you mean by this?”

“Didn’t you say you were envious?” Li Beinian smiled and continued, “Don’t be. Just take it if you want it.”

Li Xueqing was speechless. Noticing Mu Donglin’s obviously unhappy expression, her face paled.

She stared at the chicken wing in her bowl as if it was a bomb.

She hurriedly picked up her chopsticks with the intention of returning the chicken wing to Li Beinian. However, Li Beinian had the foresight to cover her bowl. She smiled and said, “Didn’t your mother teach you to use the common chopsticks to pick up food for others?”

Li Xueqing was stunned and looked down.

She was indeed using her own chopsticks.

Li Beinian had a look of disgust on her face as she said, “Your chopsticks are contaminated with a host of things, like your saliva, tartar from your teeth, your lipstick, and whatever else, urgh, it’s filthy!”

Li Xueqing’s expression changed as her grip on her chopsticks tightened. “You…”

“Xueqing!” Fang Zhili nudged her and said, “Sit still.”

Li Xueqing retorted furiously,”Mom…”

“Enough!” Old Master Li’s face darkened. “What are you doing, sit down!”

Li Xueqing had no choice but to sit back down awkwardly.