Belated Romance (Mu Tongrui)

In fear of misbehaving in front of Fu Lingye the night before, Mu Tongrui tried hard to piece together the

night. However, after waking up from a blackout, her headache didn't allow her to.

Why did he show up at Du bar?

Don't tell me I called him drunk...

Suddenly, a call startled Mu Tongrui and interrupted her thoughts.

It was from Ye Guo, who also had a lot to drink last night. With a raspy voice, she reminded, “Hey, your

flight is at eleven. Don't be late!”

Mu Tongrui checked the time, and it was already eight-thirty. She rushed, “I gotta go! I need to get

ready now!”

The fact that she had packed a few days ago saved her. If not, she would definitely miss her flight.

Mu Tongrui's life had been a mess recently, both internally and externally. Therefore, she had Ye Guo

help her sign up for a group tour through a friend's travel agency. Mu Tongrui did it to get the insider

deals for flights and accommodation. She only wanted a change of scenery and not to follow the tour

guide's schedule.

Fu Corporation's Meeting Room.

Fu Lingye looked at his watch after a meeting. It was eleven-thirty o'clock.

She might be awake at this hour.

Fu Lingye gave Mu Tongrui a call but her phone had been turned off.

Fu Lingye frowned slightly.

Is she still sleeping from the heavy drinking?

Suddenly, the door opened, and Xu Kun hurried in. He reported, “Bad news, boss. Ms. Mu had taken a

flight at eleven A.M. to leave town!”

“What?”

Fu Lingye's face dropped.

What's up with this woman, running away after pouring her heart out to me? Did she forget what she

said last night?

Fu Lingye pursed his lips, “Where did she go?”

Xu Kun informed, “To S city. Boss, should I book you a ticket?”

Displeased, Fu Linye paused for a moment before he responded, “What for?”

There's no way she stays away forever. Sweetheart is still here.

Xu Kun didn't know how to react. It seemed to him that his boss was reacting emotionally.

The rest of the day became increasingly puzzling when Xu Kun saw Fu Lingye finish his workload for

three days in the course of one afternoon.

When it came to the end of the day, his boss was still working away. Xu Kun sent in a cup of coffee and

suggested, “Boss, you have been working intensely for hours. Why don't you take a break?”

Fu Lingye took a sip while he kept his eyes on the stock charts on his tablet.

Xu Kun worked up some courage to pry, “Boss, are you working hard so you can take some days off to

go to S city?

Fu Lingye shot a cold glance at Xu Kun as he asked, “Since when did you start making decisions for

me?”

Embarrassed, Xu Kun proceeded, “What time would be good for you?”

“Ten in the morning.”

...

After working the extra hours, Fu Lingye came home to find Xiang Nanqian waiting for him.

“Lingye, you're home late, and my calls went straight to voicemail. You got me worried.”

Xiang Nanqian learned from Aunt Lan that Mu Tongrui had left the house some time ago. Moreover, Fu

Lingye didn't keep in touch with Mu Tongrui. Xiang Nanqian hoped that meant Mu Tongrui would be

gone from the family for good.

Fu Lingye puckered his lips. He then replied indifferently, “I had to work overtime today, so I didn't get

to charge my phone. How's Xiaohan?”

Xiang Nanqian answered, “The doctor said her recovery was promising. We should be going uphill

from now. Thanks a lot for your blood.”

Fu Lingye responded, “It's no big deal.”

Xiang Nanqian bit her lower lip. In an attempt to keep the conversation going, she continued, “I came

back for some fresh clothes. I've been waiting to see you because Xiaohan misses you. Do you think

you can visit her tomorrow after work?”

Fu Lingye hesitated for a second before he answered, “Not tomorrow. But I'll see her when I get back.”

“Oh... where to? Business trip?” Xiang Nanqian kept going.

“No, it's a private matter.”

Fu Lingye kept his answer short and vague, not showing much interest in the conversation. Therefore,

Xiang Nanqian's only appropriate response was to give up, “Okay. We look forward to your visit.”

Fu Lingye walked upstairs only to stop halfway. He shifted his eyes as he frigidly asked, “I hope this

time when Mu Tongrui returns, you two can get along.”

As calmly as he put it, Xiang Nanqian could sense his warning subtext.

Xiang Nanqian clenched her fists. As she pushed down her resentment, she forced a smile, “Of course

we will. What are you talking about?”

The trip is to get Mu Tongrui back?

What's so good about her that makes him want to go after her?

Fu Lingye went into Sweetheart's room as soon as he got upstairs.

Sweetheart had a tablet on top of her chest, which was playing an animation. Although her eyes were

heavy, she was unwilling to fall asleep.

Fu Lingye quickly seized the tablet and tossed it aside. He questioned, “Even if I wasn't home, you

should know not to do this. Right?”

Ever since Mu Tongrui left, Sweetheart had been cold to Fu Lingye. Glaring at him, she pouted,

“Hmph!”

Fu Lingye would never physically punish his child, no matter how rude her attitude was.

To come home to this was not pleasant, especially when Fu Lingye was already troubled by Mu

Tongrui's hot-and-cold attitude. It felt as if Mu Tongrui and her daughter had ganged up against him.

“It's getting late. Go to sleep.”

Fu Lingye ordered. He was used to being on a pedestal in business. It made sense that he couldn't let

go of his ego for Sweetheart when there was tension between them.

Sweetheart pouted even more, then protested with her puppy eyes, “Daddy, you don't love me

anymore.”

Fu Lingye furrowed, “What did you say?”

“If you love me then you would give Mu'mu back to me. I like Mu'mu.”

Staring at his daughter's sweet yet crumpled face, Fu Lingye softened up, “I'm going tomorrow to find

her. It'll take three days at the most. I promise to bring her back to you. Now, can you sleep?”

Sweetheart was excited by the news. She grabbed her blanket and stood on her bed. Under her messy

hair, those dark round eyes lit up, “Really? You promise?”

Fu Lingye went to the door and turned off the light for her. He assured, “I promise. Now tuck yourself in

and sleep tight.”

Sweetheart flew her father multiple kisses then shouted, “I love you so much! Good night!”

Fu Lingye returned to his bedroom and charged his phone. When he checked on Mu Tongrui's WeChat

profile, it showed a grey bar.

Fu Lingye's heart dropped. He was blocked.

The flame inside which he had suppressed all day was suddenly unleashed.

Leaving the city, blocking me... Do you plan to keep me away?

Upon that assumption, his anger fumed wilder.