Chapter 1251

“By the way, Ye Hua, don’t call me Miss Xiaxia anymore. I’m no longer the lady of this house.”

Baili Xia waved her hand at him, flashing a sweet smile as she prepared to leave for real this time.

Ye Hua froze for a moment.

The smile Miss Xiaxia just gave…

hmm, truly beautiful.

However, because he accidentally glanced at her for a second more, the gaze before him immediately turned icy, sharp enough to pierce through bone.

Ye Hua quickly lowered his gaze, his head bowed.

He didn’t dare to speak or even sneak another glance.

It wasn’t as if he harbored some inappropriate longing for Miss Xiaxia.

It’s just that Sihai Residence hadn’t seen such a vibrant smile in a very long time.

When he saw Baili Xia’s radiant smile just now, he couldn’t help but look a little longer.

Mr.

Xiaojiu is so possessive.

He doesn’t even allow a glance, let alone…

hugs or touches…

ahem, where was his mind wandering?

“Since you’re no longer the lady of this house, doesn’t that mean you shouldn’t address me as Uncle either?”

Baili Xia, walking ahead, was startled by the sudden cold and detached voice from behind her.

Caught off guard, she nearly stumbled.

Was he a human or a ghost?

Walking without making a sound!

But wasn’t he deliberately avoiding her, unwilling to see her?

Why take the initiative to speak now?

A whirlwind of emotions swept through her chest.

When she turned to look at him, the smile at her lips had already vanished.

“I understand, I…”

“Call me Jiu,” he said, his face devoid of expression.

“…” Not far away, Ye Hua’s legs gave out for a moment before he hurriedly made his exit.

Baili Xia couldn’t find the words either.

Jiu…

That was a name they only used in the past—and even then, it was whispered during moments that made one’s face flush and heartbeat quicken.

As soon as those not-suitable-for-children memories resurfaced, a faint blush crept onto her cheeks.

Mu Xiaojiu hadn’t initially thought that far.

But the moment he saw her blush, his mind also jumped to the contexts in which “Jiu” had been uttered.

With that thought, his whole body tensed up instantly.

How long had it been since he’d truly tasted her?

It had been bearable when she was out of sight.

But now, here she was, brazenly swaying into his line of vision.

At this moment, he could barely resist the urge to press her down, tear her clothes apart, and plunge into her with force…

“Mr. Xiaojiu,” Baili Xia called softly, her gaze calm by the time she lifted her head to meet his.

Mu Xiaojiu’s expression darkened, a flicker of danger flashing coldly in his eyes.

She knew exactly what he wanted to hear, yet this girl insisted on going against him?

“Mr.

Xiaojiu, do you know where my master is?

I have something to discuss with him.”

“Who gave you permission to call me Mr.

Xiaojiu?” Mu Xiaojiu’s voice grew hoarse and somber, its undertones laced with anger.

Baili Xia flinched.

She hadn’t intended to provoke him.

Even if he was deliberately creating distance between them, provoking his temper was never a good idea.

“I…

I just…” How could she dare utter the name “Jiu”?

That would be courting death.

In the entire Mu Mansion, only his two older brothers and the old master dared to call him that.

“I…

I have other matters to attend to.

I’ll take my leave first.” It was absolutely impossible for her to call him “Jiu.”

In her panic, she hastily came up with an excuse and turned to leave.

Mu Xiaojiu felt an intense urge to strangle her—or, more precisely, himself.

He had resolved to avoid interacting with her for the time being, at least until certain matters were sorted out.

It had already been half a month!

But then, here she was, barging into his space so suddenly and without warning.

And just like that, he no longer wanted to let her go!

“Don’t want to see Nangong Xu anymore? Fine, I’ll have him pack his things and set off for Bei Miao immediately.”