This realization made Mu Beiyin's face flush red, and she didn't even know where to place her hands.She couldn't see anything right now—having lost her sight, her other senses had become even more sensitive.She could feel the man's heartbeat, the contours of his abdominal muscles, and further down...Mu Beiyin immediately stopped herself, overwhelmed by shame and frustration. "Why are you walking around the house without any clothes on?!"
Huo Shiqing paused, then chuckled softly. "Mrs. Huo, I heard your voice and was afraid something had happened to you, so I came out right away. Who wears clothes in the shower?"
That made sense, but Mu Beiyin still choked slightly. "Then you could at least throw something on…"
Huo Shiqing's voice was low and husky. "It was urgent. I only had time to wrap a towel around myself."
Mu Beiyin let out a breath of relief—thank goodness, at least he had something on down there...But on second thought, wasn't she the one who fell precisely because of this man?
Gritting her teeth, Mu Beiyin asked, "Why didn't you turn on the lights?"
A flicker passed through Huo Shiqing's gaze, then he looked away calmly. "Probably a problem with the circuit. I've already asked Bai Ji to come fix it."
Mu Beiyin felt something was off. Was that really the reason?"Then why did you draw the curtains…"
With a slight smile in his eyes, Huo Shiqing replied, "I just don't like people prying into my privacy."
Mu Beiyin was immediately at a loss for words. There were no other houses around the Yujing Garden villa—who could possibly spy on Huo Shiqing's privacy?
Before she could ask anything else, a faint bumping sound suddenly reached her ears.Huo Shiqing frowned slightly and reached out, touching the stair railing.
Mu Beiyin reacted quickly. "Did you bump into the railing? Huo Shiqing, can't you see?"
That was strange. She had her phone flashlight on—though a bit dim, it wasn't completely dark. Yet Huo Shiqing had run into the railing. A strange feeling suddenly welled up inside her.
Huo Shiqing had been getting treatment from Chu Xiao. Was it for an eye condition?But she'd never heard anything about the Song family heir having a visual impairment.
Mu Beiyin fell into a moment of hesitation. "Huo…"
Just then, there was a series of faint buzzing sounds, and all the lights in the villa came on at once!
Instinctively, Mu Beiyin looked toward the man's eyes. But Huo Shiqing was faster—he raised his hand to shield his eyes, only lowering it after two or three seconds.
"It's too bright—I'm not used to it."
Mu Beiyin nodded. It hit her belatedly—she too felt slightly dazzled after being in the dark for so long.
Huo Shiqing curved his lips into a faint smile. "What were you about to ask me just now?"
His eyes were calm, looking at her lightly. Mu Beiyin shook her head and swallowed her words. "Nothing."
She was probably just overthinking it. How could Huo Shiqing possibly be blind?
"Mrs. Huo, don't lie to me."
He gently reached out and lifted Mu Beiyin's chin, forcing her to meet his gaze.
"I'm not lying, I just…"Suddenly, the man's body was completely exposed before her eyes.Mu Beiyin's breath hitched—she immediately covered her eyes, her voice rising in pitch."I was just worried about you… You… go put some clothes on! I'm leaving!"
With that, she slipped out of his arms and fled as if running for her life.
Huo Shiqing watched her retreating figure and let out a low chuckle. "So shy."
…
That earlier scene had been far too shocking.Back in her room, Mu Beiyin couldn't calm down for a long time.Why on earth wasn't he wearing clothes?!
Even when she came downstairs for dinner that evening, Mu Beiyin was cautious, not daring to look at Huo Shiqing directly.The whole meal passed in utter silence—she just wanted to finish quickly and go back upstairs.
Just as she was about to slip away, Uncle Zhang came hurrying over. "Sir, Madam Lu and Miss Lu are here."
Mu Beiyin pricked up her ears.They're here again? Haven't they been humiliated enough?
Huo Shiqing's fingers paused, and he gave a cold laugh. "I won't see them."
"I told them you weren't receiving visitors," Uncle Zhang said, sounding troubled, "but they—"
Before he could finish, a voice rang out from outside. Lu Xixue's voice, full of grievance:"Brother Shiqing, I'm sorry, I came to apologize…"
Huo Shiqing narrowed his eyes, clearly losing patience.
Lu Xixue and Madam Lu were of high status, and if they really forced their way in, even the bodyguards wouldn't dare stop them.Lu Xixue's eyes, filled with innocent grievance, fell directly on Mu Beiyin.
"Brother Shiqing, I have something to say to you. Can you ask Mu Beiyin to leave?"
Mu Beiyin raised an eyebrow.This woman really had no shame—what guest asks the host to leave?
She truly found it baffling.How did this mother-daughter duo have the audacity to show their faces here again?Lu Xixue had leaked confidential information from the Huo Group, and yet she still expected Huo Shiqing to marry her? Did she think everyone was a fool?
Huo Shiqing gave them a glance, his tone indifferent:"I've already said what needed to be said. I don't believe there's anything else I need to discuss with Miss Lu in private."
Lu Xixue's eyes turned red and she burst into tears."Brother Shiqing, why are you being so cruel to me? Can't you give me another chance?"
Madam Lu also sighed. "Shiqing, this child cried as soon as she got home. She's been crying for days—her eyes are all swollen. All she wants is your forgiveness."
She quickly turned to Mu Beiyin. "I know now that since you're with Miss Mu, you won't care about Xixue anymore. But can't you at least stay friends?"
The atmosphere turned awkward.Mu Beiyin almost wanted to applaud them.
The last time she'd seen them, they had acted arrogantly and called her a "bitch" without hesitation.Now they were playing the white lotus act?
Huo Shiqing didn't even lift his eyes. "Uncle Zhang, see them out."
"Yes, sir," Uncle Zhang replied.
Lu Xixue's eyes turned even redder."Brother Shiqing, how could you become like this? Are you really going to drive me away because of this woman? Wuwuwu… I don't want to live anymore…"
Mu Beiyin was getting more and more annoyed listening to the drama.She was just about to head upstairs to sleep when—
"What are you crying for? You made a mistake, and you should take responsibility for it yourself. Don't blame others!"
A stern male voice came from the doorway.A man around fifty years old walked in, scolding harshly,"You're not a child anymore. Other than crying, do you know how to face your mistakes?"
"Wuwuwu… Dad, I know I was wrong. I'm trying to make up for it. But Brother Shiqing already has someone else. He doesn't want me anymore…"
The man sighed. "Alright, wipe your tears. Shiqing won't blame you."
Then he turned, casting a very subtle, slightly disdainful glance as he said:"This must be Miss Mu. Xixue, look at Miss Mu—composed and calm in a crisis, unlike you. You can't hide your thoughts at all. You're in your twenties and still act like a child. You've made no progress. I've spoiled you too much. It's no wonder Shiqing would fall for someone like Miss Mu."
Mu Beiyin understood now—this was Lu Xixue's father, Lu Ming.
No wonder the mother and daughter suddenly started acting like pitiful victims.They clearly had an experienced coach behind the scenes.
After speaking, Lu Ming turned to Mu Beiyin and asked,"Miss Mu, don't you agree with me?"