Even Xu Yisen, who never understood the subtlety between women, sensed something was off. After pausing for a few seconds, he spoke again.

"If she said anything that made you feel uncomfortable, it definitely isn’t true. Secretary Tang can vouch for me."

Perhaps due to Xia Yuge’s past influence, Xu Yisen was very worried about Qin Muni misunderstanding him and didn’t want irrelevant people to ruin the relationship between them.

Qin Muni was amused by his sudden nervous attitude and said, "Hmm, I know."

Qin Muni felt that Xu Yisen’s taste couldn’t be that bad. Moreover, if he ever really wanted to cheat, she hoped he’d find an excellent woman, so at least she might slightly understand.

"Home flower is too tempting. Why would I bother picking roadside wildflowers?"

"That’s not necessarily true. When you’re used to home-cooked meals, you might want to try some exotic flavors outside."

"What, Mrs. Xu has such ideas?"

Qin Muni had a mischievous smile at the corner of her mouth and nodded to Xu Yisen, "Hmm, indeed I do."

Xu Yisen reached out his hand and lightly flicked Qin Muni’s forehead, "Are you subtly complaining that I haven’t satisfied you?"

Whether it was a trick of Qin Muni’s mind or not, she felt she vaguely heard a hint of threat in Xu Yisen’s words.

She hurriedly shook her head, "No."

"Hmm, so don’t have such thoughts, otherwise I’ll think about proving my capability to you."

"...!"

Qin Muni was momentarily speechless, also knowing that if they continued talking, she’d probably end up under Xu Yisen tonight. So she wisely changed the subject.

"By the way, we have a lunch appointment with Senior tomorrow. Don’t forget."

"I’ve already asked Secretary Tang to cancel all tomorrow’s schedules."

"Hmm."

In the more than a month since Yuan Chengmo returned, Qin Muni had only seen him a few times, while Xu Yisen hadn’t met him at all.

The next day, Qin Muni and Xu Yisen went out together and drove to an Italian restaurant in the city center.

Yuan Chengmo had arrived ten minutes early, so when the two reached the restaurant, he was already seated by the window, waiting for them.

Qin Muni and Xu Yisen, led by a server, reached Yuan Chengmo’s table. Qin Muni eagerly greeted Yuan Chengmo, "Senior."

Yuan Chengmo lazily raised his eyelids to look at them, slightly curling his sexy lips, "Sit down."

The two sat on the sofa chairs opposite him. After discreetly glancing at them, Yuan Chengmo commented, "It’s quite difficult to arrange a meal with the two of you, isn’t it?"

Yuan Chengmo had made plans with them a week earlier, but they were busy, and it kept being postponed until today.

Qin Muni shrugged, teasing, "After all, I was once the goddess of G University; it’s not that easy to book me."

Yuan Chengmo pouted, clearly disliking her excuse.

Then he turned his gaze to Xu Yisen, greeted with a slightly lazy tone, "Chairman Xu, long time no see."

"Long time no see."

Xu Yisen and Yuan Chengmo’s previous encounters were always a bit tense, but this was probably the first time they peacefully faced each other.

The server interrupted the conversation to take their lunch order.

Once the server left, the three continued chatting.