Mu Jing Chen finished asking, his gaze fixed intensely on Yan Xi, making her feel rather uncomfortable.
Yan Xi hadn't expected the Fu family to participate, nor had she anticipated the misunderstanding. However, when she heard Mu Jing Chen's question, Yan Xi was initially stunned, then awkwardly averted her gaze.
Especially since Mu Jing Yan had told her just two days prior that Fu Yan Ting wasn't actually dead. Yan Xi still hadn't processed this news.
Yan Xi went to the Fu family to seek confirmation from Mu Qing Xiang, but Mu Qing Xiang didn't tell Yan Xi whether Fu Yan Ting was alive or not.
Seeing Yan Xi remain silent, Mu Jing Chen didn't know what she was thinking.
However, Mu Jing Chen felt a pang of jealousy. It was because he had brought up the Fu family that Yan Xi seemed so distracted.
"Xi Xi, if you..."
"Jing Chen, I have something I want to say to you."
Mu Jing Chen and Yan Xi spoke at the same time.
Mu Jing Chen paused for a moment, as if experiencing a rare moment of synchronicity with Yan Xi. He blinked, then chuckled softly and said, "Xi Xi, what do you want to say? You go ahead."
Mu Jing Chen had always been very good to Yan Xi. Now, when Mu Jing Chen needed her help, Yan Xi couldn't assist him, which made her feel extremely guilty.
Looking at Mu Jing Chen, Yan Xi said faintly, "You go first."
After all, Mu Jing Chen had already started speaking. It was better to let him go first, giving Yan Xi time to gather her thoughts and figure out how to break the news with the least amount of hurt.
As Yan Xi finished speaking, Mu Jing Chen responded, "Ladies first. Whatever you want to say, you go ahead."
Yan Xi closed her eyes, took a deep breath, as if making a momentous decision. She slowly opened her eyes, daring not to meet Mu Jing Chen's gaze. Yan Xi quickly lowered her head and whispered, "Jing Chen, I want to call off the engagement."
Yan Xi's words seemed both expected and unexpected for Mu Jing Chen.
Mu Jing Chen looked at Yan Xi, and after a long moment, he softly opened his mouth and said, "Xi Xi, did I do something wrong that caused you to misunderstand? You can tell me, and I'll change."
"No, Jing Chen, you're wonderful. Truly, you're so wonderful that I can't keep deceiving myself. Even if I were to play along with you, I wouldn't want to. I don't want to tarnish your life."
Yan Xi's words sounded pleasant, but Mu Jing Chen knew very well that no matter what Yan Xi said, she still couldn't let go of Fu Yan Ting. It wasn't so much that she didn't want to tarnish Mu Jing Chen's life, but rather that she didn't want Fu Yan Ting to misunderstand their relationship.
Mu Jing Chen's expression turned extremely grim. However, in front of Yan Xi, he tried to maintain some semblance of dignity. He looked at Yan Xi and gave a helpless smile. Despite his profound reluctance, since Yan Xi had made her decision, Mu Jing Chen couldn't cling on any longer.
"By the way, what did you want to tell me just now?" After Yan Xi finished speaking, the ward was eerily silent, so quiet it was awkward. Yan Xi spoke first, breaking the stillness.
"Nothing," Mu Jing Chen replied indifferently.
Now that he and Yan Xi had cleared the air, it would be inappropriate for him to say anything further.
In fact, Yan Xi knew that Mu Jing Chen had something to say earlier, but she had interrupted him. Now that she asked again, Mu Jing Chen wouldn't say it. Yan Xi probably had an idea of what he wanted to say.
However, since Mu Jing Chen didn't continue, Yan Xi didn't press further.
Playing dumb was beneficial for both of them.
Soon, it was time for the seminar.
Mu Jing Chen attended alone. Although he felt a little disappointed, his heart tightened when he saw Fu Yan Ting. Fortunately, Yan Xi hadn't accompanied him today, otherwise, she would have encountered Fu Yan Ting.
Fu Yan Ting swept a cold glance at Mu Jing Chen, a mocking smile appearing on his lips.
Mu Jing Chen's face grew extremely ugly.
In every aspect, Mu Jing Chen had lost to Fu Yan Ting. Now, Fu Yan Ting's undisguised mockery in front of him made Mu Jing Chen's expression even more strained.
"Mr. Mu, are you here alone? No female companion?"
Suddenly, Fu Yan Ting scanned the surroundings. Seeing no women approaching Mu Jing Chen, he asked indifferently.
"Aren't you also alone, Mr. Fu? Without a female companion?"
Mu Jing Chen's face turned extremely ugly, but in front of Fu Yan Ting, he couldn't afford to lose or be looked down upon.
Heh!
Fu Yan Ting let out a cold, mocking laugh. He looked at Mu Jing Chen and said word by word, "How do you know I don't have a female companion?"
The moment Fu Yan Ting finished speaking, Yan Xi appeared by his side.
Eleven and Yan Xi had the same face, but Yan Xi's face was injured, so Mu Jing Chen could still distinguish that the woman in front of him was Yan Xi.
Three days ago, he had asked Yan Xi to be his female companion, but she had refused, even breaking off their engagement.
Now, Yan Xi was standing by Fu Yan Ting's side so openly.
This made Mu Jing Chen even more displeased.
Mu Jing Chen narrowed his eyes, a cold glint flashing within them.
He could have loved Yan Xi deeply and respected her, but now, Yan Xi was hurting him so much for Fu Yan Ting.
His background was not something he could control; he shouldn't be treated this way.
Seeing Mu Jing Chen, Yan Xi's face was full of apology. She looked at Mu Jing Chen and said softly, "Jing Chen, I know how important this project is to you. I will help you secure this project."
After speaking, Yan Xi glanced at Fu Yan Ting and added, "He will help you too."
Hearing Yan Xi's words, it sounded as if he was incapable of doing anything and needed their help.
As Mu Jing Chen was about to speak, his phone suddenly rang. It was Old Mr. Mu. Mu Jing Chen's face changed drastically as he answered the call. Old Mr. Mu questioned him furiously, "Is it true that your engagement banquet with the Yao family's young lady is canceled?"
Mu Jing Chen desperately wanted to say it wasn't true, but at this moment, he had no other choice. He could only nod and admit it.
Old Mr. Mu roared in anger, "You useless good-for-nothing! You lost the company's project, and now you can't even handle one woman. Tell me, what else can you do?"
"Since you can't do anything right, the company will be managed by your younger brother."
After speaking, Old Mr. Mu hung up.
Mu Jing Chen clenched his fists tightly. Entrusting the Mu family's company to Mu Jing Yan meant he was being cast out of the family. From now on, he would no longer be a member of the Mu family.
Seeing Fu Yan Ting looking at Mu Jing Chen with a smug smile, Mu Jing Chen became even more enraged.