Chapter 3

Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios

Meng Ying laid in Mu Yuansheng’s arms and leaned on his shoulder.

She had thought that all men smelled like sweat.

But surprisingly, this man smelled pretty good.

She couldn’t tell what kind of smell he had on him, but it was nice.

Mu Yuansheng had never been so close to a woman before.

His entire body was tense as he hugged her.

It felt somehow awkward.

It was different from what he had imagined.

She shouldn’t have reacted like this.

He had expected her to cry and begged to go home, so she could chase after her Brother Jingyang.

Meng Ying could not be bothered to care about what he was thinking.

In Honesty World, she did not have the time to be intimate with men.

This was the first time she felt a man’s broad and warm embrace.

It felt good to be a young woman.

The more she thought about it, the happier she felt.

She leaned closer to him and hugged him tighter.

The tip of her nose touched his jawline.

The man’s breathing quickly became erratic and heavy.

Even with his clothes, she could feel his heartbeat accelerating.

‘Tsk, so he’s also a virgin…’

Meng Ying was very satisfied with God’s arrangement.

The latter must’ve compensated her for everything that she did not have in Honesty World.

She was overjoyed!

Mu Yuansheng carried her into the living room like this.

He then tried to put her down.

But two arms that wrapped around his neck were like tree branches that wouldn’t let go.

He had no choice but to hug her tightly again.

The coldness in his eyes disappeared and was replaced by helplessness. “Get down.”

“I don’t want to. I want you to carry me.”

Meng Ying took advantage of the fact that she was considered to be a ‘silly girl’.

She acted unreasonably, according to her role.

It was rare for her to be able to live a normal woman’s life.

With such a good man in her hands, she had to create opportunities for herself.

She never tasted a man in her previous life.

Since she was now in his arms today, he would not be able to get rid of her that easily.

Her heart tickled as she felt his strong heartbeat—the strength of his arms—and his warm breaths.

Meng Ying was like a monk who had not eaten meat for many years.

Upon smelling delicious meat, she quickly became restless.

She would have really taken a bite of this man if it was not for the fear of startling him.

Mu Yuansheng looked down at her and she stared at him with watery eyes.

It was said that the daughter of the Meng family was silly and ugly.

But after she was rescued from the river that day and the makeup on her colorful face disappeared, Mu Yuansheng finally understood the feeling of being stunned by the transformation of an ugly duckling into a swan.

“I still have work to do.”

Mu Yuansheng’s voice was low and gentle like the sound of a cello.

His voice plucked on her heartstrings.

Meng Ying pouted in displeasure.

Was she not beautiful enough?

A beauty could ruin a country, but not him?

The man’s dark eyes were calm.

Meng Ying was a little surprised by the undisturbed look in his eyes.

It was often said that the calmer the sea, the more dangerous it was.

After all, the calmest seas seldom raged, but once it did, one would not know when its great waves would rise. Before danger came, birds and beasts would scatter, creating a sense of peace that would make one’s heart tremble.

In short, the look in his eyes seemed to be ‘the calm before the storm’.

“I’m hungry…” Meng Ying quickly said. She knew when to advance and retreat.

Mu Yuansheng placed her back onto the couch and said, “I’ll tell Auntie Lian to get you something to eat.”

“Okay…”

“Be good and don’t run around.”

“All right.”

Meng Ying was just like a little kid who craved compliments and prizes.

She was so obedient that Auntie Lian decided to give her more ice cream later.

Stupid? Crazy? Ugly?

She was clearly an obedient, sensible, and most importantly, a beautiful young woman.

Meng Ying prepared to go for a walk after filling her stomach.

Auntie Lian quickly signaled the other servants to follow.

When Meng Ying reached the entrance, someone stopped her.

Meng Ying was confused. “I want to go out.”

“Apologies, Madam. But Sir said that you are not allowed to leave.”

Meng Ying turned to look at the servant.

The latter quickly explained. “Madam… You were unconscious for a few days before you woke up. Your body is still recovering, so it’s not good for you to go out. For now, you can only move around the residence…”

House arrest.

Meng Ying immediately thought of these words.

Was that man putting her under house arrest?

Was he afraid that she would run away?

She was foolish and love-stricken enough to jump into the river for another man.

If she woke up and found that she was suddenly married to another man whom she didn’t know nor love, she would definitely lose her temper and run out.

Hence, it was understandable that he didn’t want her to leave.

Seeing her standing motionless, the servant was afraid that she would kick up a fuss.

“Madam, the weather is bad today…”

“Come, let’s just go back to the room, okay?” The servant lied through her teeth.

The sun was bright and warm today. It was the perfect day for a stroll.

Meng Ying turned around.

Forget it, she was Mrs. Mu now.

It was reasonable for her husband to get someone to guard the door for his wife in case she ran out to find another man.

Mu Yuansheng stood at the window on the third floor and saw Meng Ying returning after standing at the entrance for a while. She didn’t make a fuss, which wasn’t quite like her.

…

Lunch.

Meng Ying sat on the chair obediently and admired the handsome man opposite her.

The kind of life she had today was truly wonderful.

There was food, drinks, and people waiting on her.

Most importantly, she had a handsome man as her husband.

It turned out that fairy tales weren’t all lies!

Mu Yuansheng ate his lunch elegantly.

The woman opposite him stared at him intently.

His brows raised ever so slightly. “Don’t like it?”

“It’s not that…”

His looks were one in a million, and his voice was so attractive that it could make her pregnant.

His table manners were pleasing to the eyes, and his every move was impeccable.

Meng Ying had never thought that a man could look so good.

Mu Yuansheng caught the glint in the woman’s eyes.

She looked like a hungry wolf that found fresh meat and was almost drooling.

Her lunch was not the food in front of her—it was him.

Interesting…

Mu Yuansheng put down his chopsticks and leaned back in his chair.

“Do you know where you are?”

Meng Ying didn’t look away.

She held her chin with both hands and nodded obediently. “I know.”

“Who am I to you?”

“I heard from Auntie Lian that you’re my husband.”

“And you’ve accepted it so easily?”

“Yeah.”

Mu Yuansheng felt that something was amiss.

Ever since she woke up, things did not go the way he imagined.

She did not seem silly at all.

His fingers on his lap moved rhythmically as he focused on her.

Meng Ying smiled sweetly.

The scene looked very heartwarming to outsiders, but in reality, there was an invisible force field between them.

“You don’t like Lu Jingyang anymore?” Mu Yuansheng scooped a spoonful of soup and drank it.

“Who?” Meng Ying was only looking at him.

The more she looked at him, the more she liked him.

The doubt in Mu Yuansheng’s heart grew deeper. “You jumped into a river for him.”

“Oh.”

“Um—”

Meng Ying pouted. “—Are you jealous?”

Mu Yuansheng’s brows twitched. “Have you fallen in love with someone else?”

“Yes.” Meng Ying nodded.

Mu Yuansheng wanted to laugh. “Why?”

“Because he is not as handsome as you…”