Chapter 703


    Chapter 703 Unbeknownst to Her


    "Fine."


    Muchen responded with a faint nod, regaining hisposure.


    Yet, Ziyue remained doubtful.


    Muchen''s unwavering care and attention for Ziyue were palpable. His simple yet beautifully presented


    dishes instantly filled Ziyue''s appetite.


    She savored every bite of the meal, enjoying the rich and delightful vors. Her moment of bliss


    abruptly stopped when the thought of Bessalyn being trapped in the car suddenly crossed her mind.


    Downing thest spoonful of soup from her bowl, she hastily grabbed her bag and told Muchen, "I''ve


    got something to take care of. Gotta run!" as she darted out.


    Muchen set aside his cutleries, looking perplexed. His gaze shifted towards the vacant chair where


    Ziyue had been sitting just moments ago. Ady''s coat was resting upon the chair''s backrest,


    unmistakably belonging to Ziyue herself.


    What''s the rush?


    A moment of stillness lingered. Frowning, he finally got up and grabbed her jacket, quickening his


    footsteps as he chased after her.


    As Ziyue made her way downstairs and opened the car door, Bessalyn slumped against the passenger


    seat and uttered weakly, "If you hade anyter, I would have been dead."


    Ziyue sheepishly admitted, "Oops, my bad."


    It was indeed her fault for forgetting about Bessalyn, who remained locked in the car.


    At that moment, it struck her that she had entirely forgotten the purpose of going to Muchen''s. Ziyue


    hadn''t spoken about what she needed to discuss with him.


    Engulfed in the tantalizing aromas of Muchen''s gastronomy, Su Ziyue momentarily veered off course,


    forgetting what she came for.


    Checking the time, she realized it was gettingte and cheerfully asked Bessalyn, "What would you like


    for dinner? It''s on me!"


    "Really?" Bessalyn was in disbelief.


    She nced anxiously toward the entrance of the apartment building.


    Ziyue figured she was looking to see if Muchen was present and asked, "Are youing?"


    She replied eagerly, "Okay, okay, let''s go! I''m craving hot pot, the super spicy one."


    As if afraid that Ziyue might change her mind, she quickly fastened her seatbelt while speaking as she


    slowly reenergized from the ordeal.


    Ziyue nced at the apartment on the seventh floor before ducking into the car.


    Now that she knew Muchen lived here, she could visit him whenever she pleased. Plus, she had his


    new contact number to reach him anytime.


    The thought of him vanishing no longer troubled her.


    They arrived at a locally renowned hot-pot restaurant.


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    Ziyue ordered an extra-spicy broth for their hot pot, just as Bessalyn wanted.


    But as Bessalyn took her first mouthful, the intense spiciness hit her. She sniffled as tears streamed


    down her face.


    Ziyue was stunned by her response.


    Contrary to Ziyue''s initial impression of Bessalyn''s spice tolerance, Ziyue soon realized that she was all


    bark and no bite and couldn''t handle the heat as she imed.


    "Wow, this is spicy…" Bessalyn eximed, gulping down water. Her taste buds were aze with fiery


    sensations while her feet restlessly tapped beneath the table.


    Ziyue couldn''t help but feel a surprising sense of connection over Bessalyn''s difort.


    Ziyue called a waiter and requested a ss of iced water, handing it to Bessalyn. "Let''s change the


    soup base for you. This one is too spicy for you to handle."


    Bessalyn flushed with heat and awkwardness.


    Sensing Bessalyn''s embarrassment, Ziyue beckoned the waiter to switch the broth for her.


    Bessalyn had visited Country Z many times and loved hot pot. She had always wanted to taste the


    vor of the extra-spicy broth, but...


    She nced at Ziyue, then lowered her head, quietly sipping her water. She reminded herself that


    there was nothing to be embarrassed about. If Ziyue dared to mock her, she would use Muchen as


    leverage.


    However, even if Bessalyn hadn''t said anything, keeping the news that Muchen was secretly alive from


    slipping out was impossible.


    Ziyue joined Bessalyn for a hot pot feast.


    "I must say, you have quite the appetite," Su Ziyuemented as she settled the bill and walked out


    with Bessalyn, turning her head.


    Bessalyn scoffed, "Seriously? Do you call that eating? That was just pocket change!"


    Bessalyn''s upbringing had shaped her bluntness and unwavering confidence, making her seemingly


    unfazed by maniptive schemes.


    Ziyue gathered her thoughts and sincerely said, "Thank you for looking after Muchen."


    Bessalyn shrugged, her beautiful eyes widened, "I should also thank Mr. Lu for entrusting Qin Muchen


    to me. Otherwise, I never would have known he could be so violent."


    "Violent?" Su Ziyue repeated.


    Bessalyn sensed the uncertainty in Ziyue''s voice. She was about to speak up, but suddenly, she held


    her words back.


    "Thanks for the meal. I want to leave now."


    Bessalyn said, then swiftly walked away, waving goodbye without looking back.


    Ziyue chuckled, secretly wanting to send Bessalyn off.


    However, Ziyue couldn''t help but wonder what Bessalyn had meant.


    Just moments after Bessalyn walked outside, she was abruptly pulled into a nearby alley.


    Before she could cry for help, the person who dragged her into the alley swiftly grabbed her by the


    throat as a familiar voice pierced through the silence. "What did you tell her?"


    Bessalyn''s eyes widened as she realized the man standing before her was none other than Qin


    Muchen himself.


    Bessalyn gasped for air, her words choked by the tightening grip around her neck.


    She forced out a single word, "Noth…ing..."


    The alley was pitched-ck.


    She struggled to read Muchen as a sinister shadow loomed over.


    Fear crept up as she realized the gravity of the situation. She thought if only she had agreed to Ziyue''s


    ride before the specter of death loomed over her.


    In an instant, the air of impending doom was shattered by Muchen''s ringing phone. He instantly


    released his grip and answered the call.


    As Bessalyn caught her breath, she heard Muchen''s voice through the phone saying, "What kept you


    until thiste?"


    There was a subtle calm yet tenderness in his tone.


    Bessalyn''s instincts heightened.


    She knew it would be Ziyue who was on the other line.


    What a terrifying man he was.


    He went from nearly choking her to death to answering the phone calmly within seconds. His voice


    filled with sudden gentleness.


    She cautiously moved aside as her hand cradled her throat, too terrified to utter a single word.


    Muchen had be a mentally unstable person. He would get aggressive when triggered. She had to


    walk on eggshells around him as she knew better than anyone what he was capable of.


    She had always thought that Ziyue knew the reality of Muchen''s situation. However, the shock on


    Ziyue''s face when she mentioned Muchen''s violence made it clear that she waspletely oblivious.