Chapter 608: Extra 021 Mu Cidian, do you think this is interesting for us? (Second Update)

Mu Cidian had just walked out of the Yin Family’s front gate.

Ji Baili called out to him.

Mu Cidian turned to look at Ji Baili.

“Leaving so soon?” Ji Baili asked, sounding somewhat perplexed.

Because of the overwhelming pressure.

At this moment, Mu Cidian did not respond.

He asked, “Did you need something from me?”

“Are you still in love with Xin Zaozao?” Ji Baili asked, being direct.

Mu Cidian was silent.

He really didn’t expect Ji Baili to ask so straightforwardly.

Ji Baili did not press Mu Cidian for an answer.

The quiet space lingered for a while.

After a long while, Mu Cidian spoke, “Whether I like her or not isn’t important. There’s no need for you to personally ask me.”

“Is that so?”

“To Xin Zaozao, I can’t have any influence on her,” Mu Cidian said sincerely, “If you truly wish to pursue Xin Zaozao, I think the person you should be most wary of is Song Lifei. He’s Xin Zaozao’s most reliable subordinate and he’s deeply infatuated with her.”

“How do you know?” Ji Baili raised his eyebrows.

Mu Cidian didn’t directly answer, “Believe it or not is up to you.”

“Do you really have no plans to reconcile with Xin Zaozao?” Ji Baili asked him.

There was a period when he felt certain that Xin Zaozao would not be with Mu Cidian again, but as time went on, his confidence faded. He was unsure of what Xin Zaozao’s feelings were, and why after such a long time, she wouldn’t let any man come near her. Was it because the wound in her heart was too deep or was it because there was someone in her heart who had never left, and there was no room for anyone else.

“I’m not worthy,” Mu Cidian replied confidently.

He wasn’t worthy of being with Xin Zaozao.

There were too many entanglements that certainly couldn’t be wiped away.

And now, he could only maintain a brief interaction with Xin Zaozao. He wasn’t trying to salvage their relationship or do it for money. He just wanted to make up for some of the pain he’d caused her in the past and use the best of what he could offer as compensation.

“Why are you so self-deprecating?” Ji Baili frowned.

“One should always know oneself.”

“What if Xin Zaozao was willing to give you a chance?” Ji Baili asked again.

“She wouldn’t,” Mu Cidian replied with confidence.

Ji Baili looked at him.

“She deserves a better person.”

And that person certainly wasn’t him.

Mu Cidian smiles, “You are actually quite compatible with her. If you still love her, don’t give up.”

“Are you encouraging me to continue pursuing Xin Zaozao?”

“She is actually quite easily moved, as long as you are sincere.” Mu Cidian continued to advise.

“Thank you for the reminder.”

“You’re welcome.” Mu Cidian offered a polite smile. “It’s getting late. I should leave now.”

“I wasn’t joking when I invited you to join the Jihong Group.”

“I know.” Mu Cidian nodded.

But in the end, he didn’t agree and left.

At the front gate.

Ji Baili watched Mu Cidian’s retreating figure.

He turned around.

Xin Zaozao was standing not far away at that moment.

He knew she was there.

And so did Mu Cidian.

Ji Baili said, “It seems Mu Cidian is really trying to play matchmaker for us.”

Xin Zaozao just smiled without saying a word.

“Do you think we still have a chance?” Ji Baili asked.

Xin Zaozao shook her head.

“Zaozao.” Ji Baili approached her.

Xin Zaozao looked up at him.

Long ago, they had returned to just being friends.

They had truly returned to just friends, without any crossing of boundaries, even in their thoughts.

And today, he was this proactive with Mu Cidian because he wanted to find out if there was any possibility between Mu Cidian and Xin Zaozao.

If there was a possibility, he might help them.

He always felt that…

Xin Zaozao was waiting for someone.

Waiting for who?

Who else could she be waiting for?

He said, “Let’s go. I’ll take you home.”

“Thank you.”

Ji Baili was driving, with Xin Zaozao sitting in the passenger seat.

She quietly gazed out the window.

At the increasingly prosperous Jin City.

Ji Baili said, “Actually, what Yin Qin said was very apt. You could start considering your personal life.”

“Mm.” Xin Zaozao nodded.

“One cannot be alone forever.” Ji Baili said, driving the car. “I promised my mom that I would start going on arranged dates from tomorrow.”

“Congratulations.” Xin Zaozao smiled.

Her smile was truly enchanting.

Ji Baili said, “You’re saying congratulations before I’ve even met anyone.”

“At least you’ve taken the first big step!”

“I guess so.” Ji Baili nodded.

Sometimes one’s thoughts can indeed change due to the influence of their surroundings.

“That Song Lifei mentioned by Mu Cidian earlier,” Ji Baili stopped the car at a red light, “You could consider him. We’ve met a few times, he’s quite decent.”

“Hmm.” Xin Zaozao responded nonchalantly.

“No matter what I suggest, you always react this way.” Ji Baili sounded somewhat helpless.

Xin Zaozao chuckled, “I just feel that being single isn’t bad. When I can’t bear it anymore, maybe then I’ll consider living with someone.”

“If you really don’t like anyone, you might as well settle for Mu Cidian.” Ji Baili suddenly suggested.

Xin Zaozao turned to look at Ji Baili.

“I’m not joking,” Ji Baili said seriously, “As long as there’s love, nothing is impossible.”

“I don’t like him,” Xin Zaozao stated firmly.

“Life isn’t easy—we shouldn’t be constantly trapped by the past.”

“May your blind date go smoothly tomorrow.” Xin Zaozao deftly shifted the topic.

Ji Baili laughed.

He knew that Xin Zaozao, despite her gentle looks, was actually quite stubborn.

He dropped Xin Zaozao off at the entrance to her apartment complex.

“Thank you,” Xin Zaozao said, walking into the complex.

Ji Baili watched Xin Zaozao’s retreating figure.

He couldn’t help but sigh deeply at that moment.

Even when he mentioned he was going on blind dates, she showed no reaction.

It seemed he truly had to…let go, completely let go.

He drove away.

Much later, Mu Cidian arrived at the entrance to the apartment complex.

Taking the bus and then walking a bit of a distance, he finally arrived home.

In reality, he wasn’t so poor that he could only afford the bus—it’s just that he didn’t want to run into Ji Baili and Xin Zaozao. He always felt that Xin Zaozao didn’t want anyone knowing about their current relationship.

He entered Xin Zaozao’s apartment.

Xin Zaozao was already home.

She was sitting on the sofa watching TV, engrossed in some variety show.

“Do you want to shower now?” Mu Cidian asked her.

Xin Zaozao turned to look at him.

“I’ll run the water for you,” offered Mu Cidian.

“Mu Cidian, do you find our current relationship interesting?” Xin Zaozao suddenly asked him.

Mu Cidian laughed, “Are you bored of it?”

“What do you want my answer to be?” Xin Zaozao arched an eyebrow.

“If you’re bored of me, I can leave.” Mu Cidian said sincerely.

Xin Zaozao scoffed.

Suddenly she stood up, offered no explanation, and headed into her bedroom.

Mu Cidian watched her silhouette.

He thought that one day, Xin Zaozao would grow tired of him.

After that, their relationship became somewhat volatile, being close yet distant.

Xin Group wanted to open an overseas market during this period. Most of the time spent there was busy with frequent business trips abroad. They barely spent much time together in a month, and when they did, Xin Zaozao was mostly recuperating from visible fatigue. As such, Mu Cidian tried not to bother her too much.

While Xin Zaozao was continuously occupied, Mu Cidian had more time to work on his game development.

His cohort, Luo Xiaolang, offered a multitude of useful suggestions, which he had been implementing to enhance the game design.

He estimated that he could start beta testing the almost finished game in approximately one month’s time.

Gazing at the nearly completed game, he stretched himself.

After exchanging a few words with his office peers, he logged off.

It was already evening.

Xin Zaozao hadn’t returned for a week, and he doubted she would turn up today either.

He put down his coffee mug, intending to cook some dinner for himself.

The phone rang at that moment.

Looking at the caller, he answered, “Mom.”

“Cidian, tomorrow’s the weekend. Are you coming home?”

“What’s wrong?” Mu Cidian did occasionally manage to squeeze out time to visit his mother.

Typically, once a month, he would pick a weekend to visit.

Since Xin Zaozao often worked overtime, taking out a day wouldn’t be a problem.

“Tomorrow’s your twenty-ninth birthday — according to traditions in our Yanshang Country, men turn thirty at twenty-nine. I want to share a meal with you.” Wan Quan explained.

It was only now that Mu Cidian remembered his birthday the next day.

He had completely forgotten about his birthday.

“Okay, let me check with the office if I can make it back tomorrow,” he said.

“I’ll be waiting for you.”

“Hmm,” he responded.

He ended the call.

Had his mother not experienced the death of his father, she might have been a competent mother!

At that moment

He sent a message to Xin Zaozao.

He texted, “Are you coming back tomorrow?”

If…

She returns.

They could celebrate it together.