Chapter 54: Watching a Movie While Bullying His Wife

So, it turns out that the reason Qin Mohuai couldn’t find Xia Yuan’s medical records was because they were kept hidden by the Mu family.

Xia Yuan didn’t dare tell her parents, so she sought help from her ex-boyfriend, Mu Yao. Coincidentally, Mu Yao’s uncle, Mu An, was a psychologist, and he had provided Xia Yuan with psychological counseling a few times. The antidepressant medication she took was also obtained from Mu An.

At that time, Qin Mohuai had only investigated Mu Yao and hadn’t bothered to dig deeper into the Mu family. All his attention had been focused on dealing with Mu Yao, causing him to miss such an important clue.

Qin Mohuai’s usually handsome, pale face was clouded with gloom. His heart ached—he hadn’t realized how much his beloved had suffered.

He walked toward the floor-to-ceiling windows, the lush summer view filling his eyes. The bright light poured in, while the shadows behind him stretched long and dark.

In a deep voice, he asked, “How competent is Mu An in his profession?”

Qin Wu replied, “He is good. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have made enough money to move abroad.”

Qin Mohuai’s tone was cold. “If he’s so good, why didn’t he cure Xia Yuan?”

Qin Wu thought for a moment. “Maybe it’s because Mu An went abroad and didn’t have time to provide ongoing counseling. Just taking medication isn’t enough?”

This was something Liu Ming would understand better. Qin Mohuai gave instructions, “Look deeper into Mu Yao.”

Qin Wu answered, “Yes, young master.”

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In one corner of the hallway there was an elegant blue-and-white dragon-patterned vase. Threads of light penetrated through the glass corridor, fine as silk. A man dressed in a British-style, black, abstinent suit walked slowly down the hallway. He knocked on the door symbolically, then gripped the handle and stepped into the master bedroom.

Xia Yuan had already woken up and was lying on the bed, playing on her tablet. Her skin was as white as milk, and her cheeks were rosy, like a little princess who had just woken up. The corners of her eyes were slightly damp, giving her a charming, lazy look as she glanced casually at Qin Mohuai.

“What are you up to?”

Her soft, sweet voice, spoiled but not excessively so, hit Qin Mohuai right in the heart.

He hadn’t touched her in a while. Today, he wasn’t planning to push her too hard, but he did need a kiss to satisfy his craving.

Unable to resist his fierce approach, Xia Yuan fell back onto the pillow. Qin Mohuai immediately followed, plundering her mouth with his own. His hand suddenly cupped her head, and he kissed her soft, sweet lips repeatedly.

Was he a baby going through an oral fixation phase? So clingy!

When the kiss finally ended, Xia Yuan collapsed onto the pillow, her soft white face now damp, especially around her lips, making her look even more tempting.

Qin Mohuai propped himself up on either side of her, bending down to kiss her. His clenched fists revealed the tension in his body, and even the white bedsheets were gripped tightly in his hand. Xia Yuan felt her face heat up and didn’t dare look too closely.

Her body had long gotten used to Qin Mohuai’s touch. After so many days of restraint, she found herself missing his fierceness a little. But rationally, she knew better than to provoke a wolf that had been hungry for so long—she’d be devoured, leaving not even bones behind.

“I…”

Xia Yuan started to speak but found that her words were slurred. Her waist hadn’t been overworked, but her pink tongue and its base were almost numb from his intense kissing.

Damn it! Qin Mohuai should be sentenced to life in prison for being such a mad dog. She couldn’t believe she had ever felt sorry for him. What a waste of her kindness!

Xia Yuan’s eyes went blank, like a dead fish.

Qin Mohuai gently patted her cheek, his deep, sexy voice teasing her, “Why aren’t you saying anything?”

Xia Yuan enunciated clearly, “Dog.”

Qin Mohuai couldn’t help but laugh in exasperation.

She had really gotten used to calling him that. Even with her slurred speech, she could still clearly call him a dog.

“My dear, I’ve learned about your depression. I know it’s your private matter, and I shouldn’t have invaded your privacy. But you won’t blame me, will you?”

Xia Yuan: “…”

Qin Mohuai kissed her with a smile. “I knew you wouldn’t blame me, my darling little baby. The reason Ouyang Jing knew about your depression is likely because Mu Yao. Breakups reveal a person’s true character, and your ex-boyfriend clearly didn’t have any. Neither does his family.”

Xia Yuan typed on her phone and showed it to Qin Mohuai: No matter what happened in the past, Mu Yao and I are done.

The system popped online to remind Xia Yuan that Mu Yao was returning to the country, and perhaps her ex-boyfriend could be the final push she needed to complete her mission.

Xia Yuan rolled her eyes.

Sure, if the system was the one dealing with a crazy, tormented Qin Mohuai, maybe it would understand.

Oh, my dear system, bow down. Your fairy godmother doesn’t need your unsolicited advice to complete her mission. 🙂

The system buzzed mechanically, swearing at Xia Yuan in incomprehensible cyberpunk jargon.

Meanwhile, Qin Mohuai was in and out of the walk-in closet, soon dressing Xia Yuan up.

She wore a lake-green long dress paired with matching low heels. Her pale skin looked as soft and tender as fresh buds in spring, full of life. The vibrant summer energy suited her perfectly.

Qin Mohuai said, “Today is our first day as an official couple. Let’s go out for dinner tonight. Since we have time, we can catch a movie as well.”

Xia Yuan patted his hand, her eyes puzzled. Why not use the private theater in the basement instead of going out?

Qin Mohuai explained, “I don’t want your memories of movie theaters to only be associated with Mu Yao. I need to erase his traces. Besides, public cinemas are lively, and don’t you love lively places, baby?”

Taking advantage of the fact that Xia Yuan couldn’t speak properly, he coaxed her into his arms and took her to an outside cinema.

When they went to pick up the tickets, they attracted quite a crowd. The striking couple seemed to exist on a different level from everyone around them.

“Oh my god, are they celebrities?!”

“I don’t know them. They don’t look like stars.”

“They just look… expensive.”

“Look at how extravagant they’re dressed, like they walked straight out of a Paris couture show.”

“That girl is so pretty. Her skin is flawless, and that green dress is stunning. And with that handsome guy beside her? Some people are living the life of my dreams!”

Xia Yuan’s toes curled in embarrassment. She urged Qin Mohuai to quickly buy the tickets and go inside.

The movie was a comedy from the National Day holiday release, and due to its box office success, it had been extended twice.

After they seated, Qin Mohuai noticed the young couple next to them munching on popcorn and sipping soda, while Xia Yuan, like a little green bird, was watching them eagerly.

Qin Mohuai considered popcorn junk food, not something he wanted Xia Yuan to eat. But seeing her look so pitiful, he regretted not buying some earlier.

Xia Yuan reached into his suit pocket, fishing out two matcha milk candies. When they went out, Qin Mohuai always kept a few snacks on hand for her, in case she got hungry and tried to eat junk. It had become such an ingrained habit that he’d almost forgotten he had packed the candies for her today.

As the movie went on, the temperature in the theater dropped. Xia Yuan shivered slightly, and Qin Mohuai took off his jacket to drape over her shoulders. Being a pampered young master, he’d never watched a movie in a public theater before. If he had known how cold it would be, he would have brought a Loro Piana shawl for her.

The core of the comedy was tragedy, and by the end, the film took a turn for the emotional. A tear clung to Xia Yuan’s dark eyelashes, making her look like a delicate, beautiful flower, glistening with dew.

When Xia Yuan turned to look at Qin Mohuai, she found him watching her, his gaze deep and intense. His lips moved soundlessly: “My dear.”

Xia Yuan: ?!