Chapter 2045

That day, besides telling this girl about my alliance with Mu Xuri,

I also shared some of my and Mu Xuri’s plans to make her wholeheartedly follow me.

If anyone overheard, unrelated parties, of course, had to die.

However, nothing suspicious was found on that day.

“It wasn’t you?”

Ning Anran’s face showed a hint of confusion. If it wasn’t Shentu Sheng, then who could it be?

“Are you saying someone really overheard us?” Shentu Sheng glanced at her.

Ning Anran moved her lips, but finally shook her head.

She always thought Xiaoxiao was pushed down by Shentu Sheng; at that time, she felt a bit guilty visiting Xiaoxiao.

However, someone like Shentu Sheng wouldn’t lie about such a thing to her face.

If he said it wasn’t, then it certainly wasn’t.

But if it wasn’t Shentu Sheng… could it be that Xiaoxiao really slipped and fell accidentally?

If it wasn’t an accidental fall, who was it? Why would that person want to harm Xiaoxiao?

For a while, even Ning Anran felt bewildered.

The car slowly stopped at the Mu Mansion gate.

After dropping Ning Anran off, Shentu Sheng left without a moment’s pause.

…

Ever since moving into the Mu Mansion, there were fewer things for Wen Yu to worry about.

She gradually developed the habit of returning to her room early to rest at night.

Not yet nine o’clock, after a walk, Wen Yu returned to her room to wash up and rest.

She had just lain down when suddenly the door was knocked on.

She gently tugged the thin silk pajamas on her, and walked towards the door.

A maid stood respectfully outside, and upon seeing Wen Yu, immediately bowed.

“Madam, the gentleman requests you to go to the study.”

“Now?” An unusual glint flashed in Wen Yu’s eyes.

Mu Xuri hadn’t summoned her at night for a long time, except for venting.

Moreover, since coming to the Mu family, with many additional things to manage, even such matters had become less of a concern for Mu Xuri.

Going to the study, could it be something urgent?

“Yes, the gentleman wants you to go immediately.”

“Alright.”

Without changing her pajamas, Wen Yu returned, grabbed a jacket to drape over herself, and immediately headed out.

Arriving at the study on the first floor, she knocked lightly a few times on the door before pushing it open and walking in.

“Xuri, what do you need me for?”

Inside the study, only Mu Xuri was present.

He was sitting behind the desk, his face shadowed, staring at Wen Yu standing at the door.

“Lock the door.”

Mu Xuri’s deep voice came through, and Wen Yu’s heart instantly grew cold.

His attitude tonight wasn’t very good; although he hadn’t been too kind recently, he wouldn’t be this cold either.

Wen Yu turned and locked the door, then walked with light steps towards Mu Xuri.

“Xuri, is there something you need?”

She tried to make her voice sound softer to avoid affecting Mu Xuri’s mood.

Lately, his temper had become increasingly volatile, exceeding what it was in the past.

In front of others, he maintained a gentle demeanor, but privately, he often appeared hideous and terrifying.

So recently, even Wen Yu felt an inexplicable fear towards him.

“Can’t I call you for no reason?” Mu Xuri’s face was grim, his voice cold and added a trace of displeasure.

“Why would I mind? It’s just that it’s so late, I thought you were resting.”

Wen Yu forced a smile and walked to Mu Xuri’s side, placing her hands on his shoulders and gently massaging, without saying a word.

After a while, Mu Xuri’s body suddenly moved.

Wen Yu knew he was about to do something, so she immediately let go.

Mu Xuri opened a drawer and took out a bag, throwing it casually onto the desk.