Mu Beiyin's mind was in chaos, her breathing growing rapid as she instinctively sought out the nearest source of warmth.Her chest felt like it was being gnawed by thousands of ants. She had lost control over her own body and collapsed, limp, into the arms of the man before her, unable to stand.
Huo Shiqing loosely circled her waist with one hand while tapping a few keys on his phone with the other, sending a message to Chu Xiao."Miss Mu, I'll take you to the hospital… You—!"
Her soft lips brushed against the corner of his mouth for less than half a second—hot and tender—making his heart tremble.
Mu Beiyin's mouth was dry, her thoughts muddled, and her entire body felt feverish.She had no idea what she was doing—only that instinct drove her to kiss him, trying to ease the unbearable heat.
Huo Shiqing's breath hitched, his voice taut. "Mu Beiyin, do you even know who I am?"
She lifted her head from his chest, her eyes unfocused. "Huo Shiqing…"
An overwhelming sense of emptiness swept over her. Her brows furrowed as the effects of the drug continued to torment her, making her body ache so intensely it felt like her bones were going to shatter.
Her voice softened and quivered with tears, laced with desperation. "It hurts… so much…"
Just as her words fell, a voice message from Chu Xiao arrived, filled with anxiety:"Shiqing, there's nothing I can do about this drug either. What Chairman Huang said was true—if the effects aren't relieved, it can hurt so badly it drives people to suicide. Some have killed themselves from the pain! Stop hesitating. You and Miss Mu are husband and wife—you can help her in the fastest and simplest way."
At first, Mu Beiyin felt only an unbearable itch all over, but as time passed, the pain grew so intense she couldn't even stand.
She lay limply on the bed, eyes red, lips slightly parted, shimmering with tears.The heat from her breath moistened her lips, and when Huo Shiqing still hadn't moved, a wave of inexplicable grievance welled up inside her."You really… can't do it, can you?"
Huo Shiqing's eyes darkened instantly.He thought of Chu Xiao's words—even he didn't have an antidote. That left only one option…
Huo Shiqing leaned down. "Miss Mu, don't regret this."
The next morning, Mu Beiyin woke up sore all over.She sat on the bed, dazed for several seconds, her mind struggling to catch up.
Yesterday, Chairman Huang had drugged her. She'd been brought to a room. And then…?
Suddenly, she sensed someone moving beside her. Mu Beiyin stiffened and slowly turned her head—only to meet Huo Shiqing's eyes.
Boom! The memories of the previous night came flooding back like a tidal wave!
She had lost her mind under the drug's influence, clung to Huo Shiqing, begged him to help her, even questioned if he was… impotent.
And after that—total chaos through the night…
Every movement sent pain shooting through her body—worse than the drug itself. She swallowed in terror, barely able to accept the truth."W-we…"
Huo Shiqing's Adam's apple bobbed as he replied,"Mrs. Huo probably no longer doubts whether I'm capable or not."
Mu Beiyin's expression changed dramatically. The fragmented memories of the night surged up again.This man wasn't just capable—he was terrifyingly so!
Even after the drug had worn off, he still hadn't let her go. Even as she begged for mercy, he…
Huo Shiqing let out a soft laugh and reached toward her.
Mu Beiyin flinched in panic, her nerves on edge. "What are you doing!"
The man casually tucked a strand of hair behind her ear."Last night, the circumstances left no other choice. By the time I could've taken you to a hospital, it would've been too late.And even if we had made it there, they might not have been able to help."
Mu Beiyin's expression froze, awkward and tense.
"Besides, Mrs. Huo, we only did what married couples are supposed to do," Huo Shiqing said with a slight curl at the corner of his lips. "Why are you so nervous?"
What married couples are supposed to do...
Mu Beiyin felt completely dizzy. Normally, that would be true, but they were only married by contract!
Her expression kept shifting. Just as she was about to speak, urgent footsteps sounded outside the door, accompanied by Lin Ru's hypocritical and disgusting voice—
"Yaohui, don't be angry. Beiyin and Chairman Huang might truly love each other. When the child grows up, don't blame her..."
Mu Beiyin's eyes darkened.
If she didn't know what schemes were being plotted behind her back... she might actually have believed Lin Ru was concerned for her!
Huo Shiqing's fingertips gently brushed her temple. "Mrs. Huo, rest assured, I won't let you suffer any grievances."
...
Ten minutes earlier.
It was the second day of the birthday banquet. The feast had already started, but Mu Beiyin, the daughter of Chairman Mu, still hadn't appeared, and no one was in her room.
Then Mu Qianrou suddenly remembered something. Her face turned pale as she said she thought she saw Chairman Huang taking Mu Beiyin upstairs yesterday...
Tears streamed down Mu Qianrou's cheeks. "If anything happens to my sister, I won't live either. I was the one who invited her back, I..."
"Enough, Qianrou. Let's go find her," Mu Yaohui said with a furrowed brow, leading Lin Ru and the others upstairs.
"Are you looking for Mu Beiyin?"
Suddenly, someone appeared at the corner of the stairs. Everyone recognized him as Chairman Huang's assistant.
Lin Ru's eyes flickered. Of course, this was arranged by her—to have Chairman Huang's assistant firmly claim that Mu Beiyin was with Chairman Huang, leaving Mu Beiyin completely defenseless!
The assistant, having been paid, naturally performed well. "No need to look anymore. Miss Mu is with our Chairman Huang. They had a wild night last night, played hard, and now she's resting."
Everyone was stunned by this statement.
What did he mean... played hard last night and now resting?
Mu Qianrou's face turned ashen. "Don't slander my sister's innocence! My sister... my sister has always been pure. How could she, at father's birthday banquet, be with Chairman Huang like that..."
She seemed unable to continue, her gaze hurt.
Chairman Huang's assistant sneered, "Why would I lie? Mu Beiyin has long been kept by Chairman Huang. I advise you not to disturb his pleasures!"
The group exchanged looks, understanding the unspoken truth—
This assistant didn't seem to be lying. So Mu Beiyin wasn't forcibly taken away; it was voluntary.
Chairman Huang was indeed wealthy, but his looks and personality left much to be desired. That she'd allow herself to be kept by him was truly disgusting...
How could the two Miss Mus be so different? Mu Qianrou was talented and outstanding, while Mu Beiyin was just a country bumpkin with a narrow view. No wonder Song Shao looked down on her.
Mu Qianrou covered her mouth and burst into tears. "I don't believe it. I'm going to find my sister!"
The group hurried after Mu Qianrou. When they reached the door of the room, they heard noises inside, and their faces grew grim.
Lin Ru sighed and hypocritically stopped them. "Yaohui, Beiyin has already broken off her engagement with Ling Qian. Even if she likes another man, it's nothing. Maybe she truly loves Chairman Huang. Don't be too harsh..."
Mu Yaohui was furious. "If I'm not harsh, how will anyone know where her limits are?!"
"She slept with a man who could be her father at my birthday banquet! This unfilial daughter has brought nothing but shame to our Mu family! I want to disown her!"
The more they tried to persuade him, the angrier Mu Yaohui got. He raised his foot to kick the door. "It's because I didn't raise her right. She's truly..."
Before he could finish, creak—the door suddenly opened.
Mu Beiyin stood at the doorway, a slight smile on her lips, asking meaningfully, "What did I do wrong that Father wants to disown me?"