Chapter 3: Utterly Repulsive Odor
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On the road illuminated by streetlights, a customized convertible carriage leisurely made its way.
Many onlookers thought they had seen incorrectly, but upon closer inspection, it was indeed a sturdy and robust white Sanhe horse, trailing a meticulously crafted open European carriage.
The "clip-clop" of hooves drew everyone's gaze, achieving a one-hundred-percent turnaround rate.
Mu Xiaoqui the carriage, wishing she could cover her face with a black mask, her toes ready to claw through the iron panels in embarrassment!
By her side, Su Zichen remained unruffled as if he were not the one being stared at.
Mu Xiaoqui's composure was quickly crumbling.
But she failed to notice the amused glint in Su Zichen's eyes as a faster car sped by, sending her towering wig—resembling a cooking pot—flying, revealing a netted hood beneath.
The wig even managed to slap a young cyclist in the back of the head.
"Damn it, whose wig is this? It nearly killed me!" the cyclist shouted.
Mu Xiaoqui turned beet red; today was officially her day of humiliation!
With a forced calm, she turned to Su Zichen, "I often lose hair, a handful at a time, my hair is getting very thin! Agree?"
Su Zichen calmly responded with a single sound: "Mm."
The carriage halted at a traffic light.
Mu Xiaoqui caught a glimpse of her disheveled self in the rearview mirror of a neighboring car and let out a gasp.
Su Zichen asked gently, "What's wrong?"
Mu Xiaoqui stammered, "N-nothing."
Would she admit to being frightened by her own appearance?
Approaching the Fame Shopping Center, Mu Xiaoqui grew increasingly agitated. After all, there was a chance of running into someone she knew there!
What if she bought too much, and Su Zichen thought she was spending too much of his money, subsequently pestering her about it?!
Now, thinking of the plan, it seemed all the more impractical.
Suddenly, she remembered the prank breath mint her colleague had placed in her bag—a mint strong enough to nauseate!
It was during their team-building event when her colleague had sneakily put a few mints in her bag.
Mu Xiaoqui quickly searched her bag and, sure enough, found the mint!She quickly tore open the bag and stuffed it into her mouth, like a little hamster eating peanuts, continuously chewing.
Su Zichen seemed not to notice her actions and silently watched the street view by the roadside.
The carriage stopped again at the traffic lights.
Mu Xiaoqui, ignoring other people's gazes, squirmed her way to his face, blew a strong breath at him, "Brother!! I need to use the bathroom."
Su Zichen, who had always been calm, now had an extraordinary expression on his face, and his usually reserved mask was finally shattered!
Mu Xiaoqui, seeing his expression, felt triumphant inside, it was all worth her great sacrifice!
This candy was a lose-lose situation; she herself was also affected by the stench.
"Brother, why aren't you responding to me?"
Su Zichen: "……"
"Mr. Su, are you ashamed of me calling you brother?" Mu Xiaoqui hung her head, looking pitiful and sad.
Su Zichen turned towards the road and took a deep breath before speaking, "What's the matter?"
"Actually, I know I have bad breath, and I can't stand myself, so I think it's better not to interact with others to avoid bothering them."
Mu Xiaoqui bit her tongue hard, pain bringing tears to her eyes. She blinked a few times, her eyes teary as she said, "So, Mr. Su, can you understand, right?"
She tried her best to blow air in his direction.
Su Zichen was red in the face from holding his breath, and discreetly nodded.
Mu Xiaoqui, seeing his nod, thought he understood and her eyes lit up immediately, "Then please tell Mr. Su and his family that we are not compatible!!"
She smiled triumphantly, finally sorted it out!
Mu Xiaoqui didn't wait for Su Zichen's reaction and jumped down from the carriage, quickly darting into the nearby pedestrian walkway, disappearing soon after.
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Jingyuan Community.
Mu Xiaoqui, with her tired body, climbed to the fourth floor, and the noise of the children around her made this old-style community vibrant.
Han Huifang saw her and ran to her, eagerly taking her bag from her hand.
"Quqi, you're back! You must be tired. Are you okay?"
While saying this, she gently patted Mu Xiaoqui's back, her tone sycophantic.
Mu Xiaoqui glared at her, "I think I'm going to be mentally split by your matchmaking."
Han Huifang furrowed her brows and covered her mouth, "Quqi, did you eat poop? Your mouth smells so……"
Mu Xiaoqui raised her chin and gave her a look, "Who was it for?"
Han Huifang stayed silent, pointing at her head.
The two entered Mu Xiaoqui's rented one-bedroom apartment, which was cozy and gcraceful, with a touch of a refreshing style.Muxia Qi quickly removed her heavy makeup, revealing her fair and delicate skin. Water droplets, glistening like crystal, slid down her smooth cheeks and disappeared into her collar.
In the mirror, the young girl's features were delicate, her cherry lips naturally red, and her bright eyes clear as a mountain spring. The upward curl of her eyelids added a hint of allure to her innocent beauty.
"Sui Sui, wait for me, I'm going to take a shower and rinse my mouth!"
"OK, no problem, I'll wait as long as it takes."
Walking into the bathroom, her loosely tied chest padding gently slid down her delicate skin and landed on the ground.
The water cascaded over her slender and graceful body, splashing a circle of water droplets around her feet.
She rinsed her mouth with mouthwash several times until the taste was gone.
Muxia Qi dried her hair, lazily stepping out of the bathroom. Under the bright lights, she was stunningly beautiful, yet unconscious of it.
Han Sui Sui paused for a moment, then asked, "Qi Qi, do you want to join the entertainment industry? I can make some connections for you."
"Do you think I'm not flashy enough? If I'm under the spotlight, my family will probably rush to drag me back home."
"I see."
Muxia Qi scratched her hair and lay on the sofa, sighing contentedly, "This feels so comfortable!! By the way, didn't you want to ask if I've..."
Han Sui Sui yawned, "No need to ask. Your breath is so bad, even dogs would run away!"
Muxia Qi:……
"Remember to take back your Hermès bag."
"Too lazy to take it, just give it to you. I have several at home anyway," Han Sui Sui replied casually, "And I paid for three months' rent!"
"My lady, do your parents know you're so wasteful?" Muxia Qi pinched her cheek.
"You've given me a few bags before too, now I'm giving one back to you, it's the same."
"The ones I gave you weren't limited edition."
"It's all the same! Stop nagging, I'm starving, let's solve this problem first." Han Sui Sui mumbled.
"Order some takeout?" Muxia Qi asked, lying in bed and playing with her phone.
Han Sui Sui nodded, just about to open the yellow takeout app when she was called back home.
After a busy day, Muxia Qi fell asleep on the bed.
The white curtains by the window fluttered with the breeze as the night deepened.
On Sunday, there was no news from Han Sui Sui, probably tied up with family matters.
On Monday, Muxia Qi returned to work in a daze. The office atmosphere was tense, and her colleagues seemed to be on edge.
"What's going on? Everyone seems so worried," she asked curiously from her neighboring desk. Chen Xiao Ling was the company's little gossip queen, and nothing escaped her radar.
Chen Xiao Ling whispered in her ear, "Word is that the group has sent an CEO to our branch office. He's the group's crown prince, his name is Su Zichen!"
"Su Zichen, why does that sound familiar?"
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