Exclusive Pampered Wife: My Wife Came to My Door

Chapter 358 Mi Xuer Begs for Mercy

Chi Moqing snorted coldly. Did he really think he didn't know how much of a vampire Lu Yaoyuan was? He probably already got the money back from Mi Xuer for the recording pen, and he was still acting innocent here, thinking he was easy to bully.

After mentally cursing Lu Yaoyuan a few times with disdain, Chi Moqing continued watching TV. The food channel on TV had just taught a few new dishes that were perfect for Yan Zuozuo's taste, so he decided to learn them and cook them for her tonight.

Especially the "Protecting the Nation" dish, with its jade-green color, delicate aroma, and smooth, delicious texture. He'd overheard Yan Zuozuo and Cai Keren talking about it on the phone last time; he'd tried making it several times himself, but couldn't quite recreate the taste. Luckily, it was being taught on TV, and he was watching intently.

However, he would occasionally glance at his busy wife and tell her that his stomach wasn't good, and that he should drink less green tea and coffee, and more hawthorn rose tea and calendula tea. Seeing her earnest expression, he felt a surge of sweetness in his heart. Actually, he didn't care how much his wife could do for him; as long as she was by his side and had him in her heart, he was already very happy.

Yan Zuozuo brought the brewed flower tea to him and poured him a cup. "Try it and see if you like the taste."

Chi Moqing took a small sip, smiled and nodded, "It's delicious."

"Really?" Yan Zuozuo looked at him, afraid that he might not like her but was just trying to coax her into saying he did because he didn't want to upset her.

Chi Moqing nodded, finished his small cup in one gulp, and pointed to the recipe for the "Protecting the Nation" dish that had already been taught on TV. "I'll make this dish for you at noon."

"Protect the Nation" dish?

Yan Zuozuo's eyes widened instantly, her mind racing. Remembering her phone call with Cai Keren, she felt a surge of emotion. "Honey, you can't do this. You're really spoiling me."

Chi Moqing smiled and said, "I just want to spoil you. Okay, I'll go check the fridge to see if we have enough ingredients. You can watch TV first." Just as he was about to get up, the doorbell rang, and he turned to open the door.

"Good morning, President Chi." As soon as the door opened, Mi Xuer bowed deeply to him.

A cold glint flashed in Chi Moqing's eyes, but he still smiled and said calmly, "Come in."

For some inexplicable reason, when Mi Xuer met Chi Moqing's smiling, handsome face, her heart skipped a beat. Undeniably, this man was incredibly handsome, yet she felt a chill seep into her bones, sending shivers down her spine.

She lowered her eyes, a slight pang of jealousy in her heart. Why was Yan Zuozuo so much luckier than her, even though they were both human? At work, she always had people helping her, rising steadily through the ranks; in her personal life, she had such a considerate and handsome man protecting her, living a life of comfort and security, while she…

She unconsciously clenched her fist, took a deep breath, and humbly entered the room to change her shoes.

Upon seeing Mi Xuer, Yan Zuozuo was taken aback. She poured her a cup of tea and asked, "Xuer, why are you here now? Did something happen at the company?"

Mi Xuer was stunned, and her jealousy intensified. Could it be that Yan Zuozuo had never known anything from beginning to end, and that Chi Moqing had handled it all for her? Why could she never meet such a good man!

Sitting down next to Yan Zuozuo, Mi Xuer accepted the flower tea and said softly, "Thank you, Deputy Director. There's nothing else at the company, it's just me..."

Yan Zuozuo became even more curious. It wasn't time for the company to close yet, so if Mi Xuer wasn't here for work, what could it be for?

Seeing her hesitant expression, Yan Zuozuo became even more curious, "Did something happen?"

Mi Xuer looked up, glancing guiltily at Chi Moqing. Chi Moqing remained silent, simply sitting to the side serving water to Yan Zuozuo, his gaze towards her exceptionally gentle. She couldn't help but swallow hard; she dreamed of having a man like that.

Yan Zuozuo is so lucky...

After taking a sip of tea, Mi Xuer stammered, "Deputy Director, I...I..."

Yan Zuozuo raised an eyebrow: "Xu'er, what exactly happened? Just tell me."

Mi Xuer glanced at Chi Moqing again, then bit her lip and said, "Deputy Director, I know I was wrong. Please give me another chance... I don't want to leave Fan Hua Design. I want to continue working here..."

Yan Zuozuo was taken aback. Why would she suddenly say something like that?

"What exactly happened? Xu'er, speak properly. Has someone bullied or threatened you? Tell me." Her life hasn't been peaceful lately; could it be that she's implicated her colleagues at work?

"No, no one bullied me or threatened me. It's my fault, it's all my fault, Deputy Director. I promise I will change my ways. I really know I was wrong. Please forgive me this time." She pleaded desperately.

Yan Zuozuo became more and more confused as she listened, and couldn't help but frown. "If you want me to forgive you, you have to tell me what happened first. I don't even know what happened, how can I forgive you?"

Mi Xuer glanced timidly at Chi Moqing, only to find that he hadn't even opened his eyes to look at her the entire time, which made her feel even worse. What was it about Yan Zuozuo that she lacked? Why was she doing worse than Yan Zuozuo in every way?

She clenched her fist and said, "Before I came here... Director Lu talked to me."

Is the road far?

Yan Zuozuo looked at her in surprise: "What does Director Lu want with you?"

"He...he made me leave Fan Hua Design." Mi Xuer nervously licked her lips.

Yan Zuozuo's expression hardened. Seeing Mi Xuer's hesitant manner and the mention of Lu Yaoyuan asking her to leave Fan Hua Design, it seemed this was inextricably linked to someone. She subconsciously glanced at Chi Moqing, only to see him looking at her with eyes full of doting affection. "Hmm?"

It was just a simple eye contact that made Mi Xuer feel both envious and jealous. This man was always cold and aloof towards others, but he was so gentle towards Yan Zuozuo, as if she was the only one in his eyes.

She had seen many couples who flaunted their love in public but turned on each other at home. She had assumed that Chi Moqing and Yan Zuozuo were like that, but now it seemed that this man truly loved Yan Zuozuo from the bottom of his heart.

Yan Zuozuo smiled at him and gently shook her head, saying, "It's nothing." After saying that, she turned to look at Mi Xuer, "Director Lu is usually very sensible. He wouldn't let you leave Fan Hua Design for no reason. You should tell me honestly what happened."

Mi Xu'er tightened her grip on the cup, spilling the water inside, and couldn't help but exclaim in surprise.

"How could you be so careless? Quickly wipe it off." Yan Zuozuo handed over a tissue, her eyes narrowing slightly as she looked at Mi Xuer. Based on her many years of experience in the business world, she could tell that Mi Xuer must have done something wrong.

As Mi Xuer wiped the water from her hands, her mind raced. Suddenly, she knelt down in front of Yan Zuozuo with a thud. "Deputy Director, it's all my fault, I deserve to die! I couldn't resist temptation and got back together with Gu Yunxi. I secretly followed you and sold your information to Gu Yunxi. It was wrong of me, it was all my fault. But my life has been so painful these past few years, only Gu Yunxi treats me like a human being. Deputy Director, I really know I was wrong, please give me another chance, I swear I will never do it again, really!"

Her words made Yan Zuozuo's heart tremble. Gu Yunxi was inquiring about her?

Suddenly, she remembered the newspaper report; it turned out it was revenge against her. She squinted at Mi Xuer, "What did he do after you leaked information about me to him?"

Mi Xuer's expression tightened, and it took her a long time to say, "I don't know if it's true or not, but it seems that the kidnapping you were involved with him last time... Maybe I'm wrong, Deputy Director, please forgive me..." In the end, she even started to cry.

"You knew he wanted revenge on me, and you were an accomplice?" Yan Zuozuo's anger flared up instantly. It's true what they say, you can know a person's face but not their heart!

She treated her with such sincerity, yet she betrayed her without a second thought!

Clenching her fist, Yan Zuozuo asked coldly, "That's all?"

"That's all I have, Deputy Director. You have to believe me. I was just momentarily blinded by greed. I promise I won't do it again. Please give me a chance, Deputy Director, I'm begging you."

Faced with Mi Xuer's desperate pleas, Yan Zuozuo felt only heartache. She could understand Gu Yunxi's desire for revenge, but she never expected that Mi Xuer, whom she had so protectively protected, would actually help him harm her.

She looked up at Chi Moqing. Luckily, he was by her side. If it weren't for him, she wouldn't know how this girl would have harmed her. A trace of sadness flashed in her eyes.

Chi Moqing reached out and hugged her, gently patting her back. "Silly girl."

With just that one affectionate word, Yan Zuozuo felt she had found someone to rely on. Since Chi Moqing had intervened in this matter, it meant it was definitely not simple. Since he had let Mi Xuer leave, she would absolutely not let her stay.

Although she hadn't quite figured out the ins and outs of the situation, she had no objection to Chi Moqing's decision. Taking a deep breath, she said, "Xu'er, get up."

"No, if the deputy director doesn't forgive me, I'll keep kneeling here." Mi Xuer insisted, looking at Yan Zuozuo with pleading eyes, "Deputy director, I really know I was wrong, please forgive me."

Yan Zuozuo's face turned cold: "So you're planning to stay at my house?"

Mi Xuer quickly shook her head: "No, no, no, that's not what I meant. Deputy Director, I'm really afraid you'll fire me. I need this job. If I go back like this, I might get beaten to death and never be able to come out again. Deputy Director, I beg you, please forgive me this time."

She cried pitifully, and if it were the old Yan Zuozuo, she might have softened and forgiven her. However, after experiencing such a thing, she no longer wanted to be a saintly, innocent girl.

Being soft-hearted towards the enemy is the same as being ruthless towards yourself!

She took a deep breath: "Now you're thinking about these consequences? Didn't you think about that when you were hurting me?"

Mi Xuer froze: "Deputy Director..."

"You don't need to beg me. I agree with Director Lu: once disloyal, always disloyal." Yan Zuozuo looked at her coldly. "You can leave now. Just do what Director Lu says."

"No! I don't want to... Deputy Director, I really know I was wrong, I can't go back... Deputy Director, I beg you..." Mi Xuer hugged Yan Zuozuo's leg and pleaded bitterly.

Yan Zuozuo frowned. If she really couldn't go back, couldn't leave Fan Hua Design, she wouldn't have betrayed her in the first place. They were both adults; they should bear the corresponding responsibility for their mistakes.

All I can say is, he brought it on himself!

"Let's part amicably. I don't think I've treated you badly these past few days, but you stabbed me in the back. It's better for everyone if you leave." If she had known this would happen, she shouldn't have let her in.

"It was my fault, it was wrong of me... Deputy Director, you can punish me however you want, just don't fire me..." Mi Xuer cried her heart out.