C24 Seeing Chung Sen

"I'll have someone keep an eye on them," Ye Junhao stated in a deep tone.

Mu Zhiyuan chimed in, addressing his sister, "I hope you truly understand who has your best interests at heart."

"Brother, I know," Mu Chuchen quickly responded.

Having been given a second chance at life, she would be foolish not to recognize who her true allies were.

"You're still going shopping with them, aren't you?" Mu Zhiyuan inquired.

Mu Chuchen nodded earnestly. "They came looking for me first thing in the morning."

Mu Zhiyuan scoffed with a hint of irony, "Why spend your own money when you can get all the designer brands for free? Who else would they turn to but you?"

"Today's expenses weren't mine," Mu Chuchen murmured. "I managed to trick Su Shu and used all her money. Sadly, Mu Xiaohuan held me back, and I missed out on a shopping spree at the jewelry store."

She regretted not making it to the jewelry store. Had she gone, she was confident she could have spent a good portion of the savings Su Shu had accumulated over the years.

Mu Zhiyuan raised an eyebrow in surprise.

Was it possible the sun had risen from the west today?

"Mu," Mu Chuchen called out to her son, coaxing him, "Come here, let Mommy give you a hug."

She reached out her arms, only to be rejected by her son.

"No," the little one protested, turning away to nestle into his uncle's shoulder, clinging to his neck as if to ensure his mother wouldn't take him away.

The evident disdain and caution from her son pierced Mu Chuchen's heart.

"Now that Chuchen is here, Zhiyuan, let's head out for a meal," Ye Junhao suggested, rising to his feet and circling the desk to stand beside Mu Chuchen. Towering over her, he glanced down, catching a glimpse of her fair skin through the neckline of her blouse.

Without further ado, Ye Junhao casually scooped up his nephew from the uncle's embrace and led the way out.

Mu Zhiyuan rose and trailed behind him.

Reaching the office door, the two men noticed Mu Chuchen hadn't followed. Ye Junhao paused, turning to silently gaze at Mu Chuchen for a long moment before he finally decided to walk back to her.

"Let's go."

He freed one hand to take Chuchen's, balancing their son in his other arm and his delicate wife by his side. His face was lit up with happiness.

Mu Zhiyuan watched them, a touch of contentment in his gaze.

But when he thought of himself and Ling Tong, his expression turned distant once more.

They arrived at Jun's Hotel.

As soon as they stepped out of the car, someone called out Mu Chuchen's name.

"Chuchen."

The voice was deep and carried a note of surprise.

Mu Chuchen's face went pale upon hearing that familiar voice.

It was Chung Sen!

He had come back to Jin City two years earlier than in his past life, and now, they were unexpectedly meeting at Jun's Hotel.

Ye Junhao's grip on her hand tightened.

Clearly, he recognized Chung Sen's voice as well.

"Chuchen, it's really you."

Chung Sen approached them with long strides.

He hadn't yet turned into the sinister figure from his past life. Dressed in a white suit, his handsome face bore a warm, spring-like smile, making him look like a prince charming straight out of a fairy tale.

Chung Sen stopped before them, his gaze intensely scanning Mu Chuchen's face before turning to Ye Junhao. He extended his right hand, introducing himself with a smile, "Director Ye, hello. I'm Chung Sen, Chuchen's... ex-boyfriend."

Ye Junhao released Chuchen's hand, gently placing their son into her arms before shaking hands with Chung Sen. His voice was deep as he replied, "Mr. Chung, hello. I am Chuchen's husband."

After the handshake, he took back his beloved son, saying, "This is the beautiful result of the love between Chuchen and me."