ASTNovels 【358】Li Liyuan Shangcao: Perform well at night
【358】Li Liyuan Shangcao: Perform well at night
[358] Li Liyuan Shangcao: In the evening, Li Jiancheng leans against the kitchen door, a smile slowly emanates from the corner of his mouth.
It wasn't until after Mu Li finished packing that he found him standing at the door of the kitchen.
She asked in surprise, "When did you stand here?"
Li Jiancheng didn't answer her, but walked forward slowly, looked at the other vegetables that Mu Li just took out from the refrigerator, and asked, "What are you going to give me?"
Mu Li replied casually: "Chinese food, do you want to eat?"
Li Jiancheng had no objection, shrugged, left the kitchen to Mu Li, and left alone.
Mu Li looked at his back helplessly, then turned to the work at hand.
It didn't take long for a sumptuous dinner to be served.
Li Jiancheng sat at the table in the restaurant, watching Mu Li serve the dishes plate by plate.
He lowered his head and took a look at Mu Li's cooking.Judging from the hue, it can't compare with the dishes made by the chefs of the high-end restaurants.Mu Li's dishes are more homely.However, this feeling gave him another flavor.
It's kind of like... home.
Before the rice was served, Li Jiancheng couldn't wait to pick up a piece of braised pork with his chopsticks.
The taste is ok, at least not bad.
Seeing Li Jiancheng eating with gusto, Mu Li's appetite suddenly increased.So, the two of them sat at the dining table together.
Li Jiancheng went upstairs directly after eating and continued to stay in his study.Mu Li, on the other hand, cleaned up the kitchen.
After tidying up, Mu Li went upstairs to take a shower.
When she took the clothes and walked into the bathroom, she found that the bathroom was filled with a man's breath.
That's right, this is Li Jiancheng's bathroom, so it's inevitable that it will smell like him.
When Mu Li came out of the shower, he suddenly thought of a question.So, after drying her hair, she went directly to Li Jiancheng's study in her pajamas.
After knocking on the door, Li Jiancheng answered from inside, and then Mu Li opened the door of the study and walked in.
Leaving his eyes on Li Jiancheng, he was sitting on a sandalwood table by the window, as if he was processing documents, with a very serious look.
After Mu Li came in, Li Jiancheng put down his work.Standing up, she walked up to Mu Li.
"You came to see me so late, what's the matter?" Li Jiancheng deliberately said in a frivolous tone, with a hint of evil on his face.
Mu Li deliberately removed the ambiguity in his tone, looked up at him and said, "I just want to ask you, do I want to stay here all the time within this month?"
Li Jiancheng's eyes turned cold in an instant, he thought Mu Li was so active, and it turned out that he was just asking him this question.
"Of course." Looking at her coldly, Li Jiancheng walked to the side and sat down on the sofa.
Mu Li took a deep breath and followed, "Then what about my work?"
Li Jiancheng raised his eyebrows, "What? Afraid I can't support you?"
Mu Li was at a loss for words, she was not afraid that Li Jiancheng would not be able to support her, but she was afraid that she would feel bored if she was required to stay here day and night for a month.
Li Jiancheng continued: "Tomorrow I will give you a day to resign from your crappy job. For this month, you have to stay here every day to please me. Maybe one day when I am in a better mood, I will let you go gone."
After listening, Mu Li's attention was focused on Li Jiancheng's last sentence.
"Really? Can I leave early?" Mu Li's brows slightly raised, and the expression on his face was unconcealably happy.
Seeing Mu Li so happy, Li Jiancheng's eyes suddenly darkened.
He didn't know what was wrong with him, and he felt a little uncomfortable.
In fact, he just said that sentence casually.However, since he said it, he will not regret it.
Li Jiancheng nodded, and responded softly: "Yes."
Knowing that he can leave early, the shadow area in Mu Li's heart has gradually decreased.It's just that I still feel a little nervous about my current identity.
Later, Li Jiancheng added: "But without my order, you can only stay in the villa and not go anywhere."
Then isn't she the canary he kept in the cage?
Mu Li thought about it, but didn't ask.
That night, Li Jiancheng did not touch her.
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The next day, Mu Li left the villa early in the morning under the escort of Li Jiancheng.
He said yesterday that today he would give her a day to go to the company and quit her job.Then, for things in the hospital, she also needs to find a nurse to take care of her mother.
It's just that Mu Li didn't wear the beautiful dresses that Li Jiancheng bought her last time.
She has always been used to being simple outside, and if she goes out wearing those fancy brand-name things, others will be able to tell at a glance that she has been adopted.Since she lost her self-esteem in front of Li Jiancheng, she can still keep her self-esteem in front of others.
Of course, when Li Jiancheng saw that Mu Li had returned to his previous attire, his brows could not help but twitch slightly.
"What about the clothes I bought for you, why are you dressed like this again?" Li Jiancheng asked coldly.
"Doesn't it look good for me dressed like this?" Mu Li deliberately asked back.
Li Jiancheng pursed his lips, and looked at her with deep eyes.
Actually...it's not that it's not good-looking, but that Mu Li looks too much like a college student dressed like this.The reason why he took Mu Li to buy those clothes and jewelry was just to make Mu Li look like his woman.
Seeing Li Jiancheng's silence, Mu Li didn't speak any more.It was not until a long time later that I heard Li Jiancheng say leisurely: "This is the only time, this time is not an example."
Mu Li took a deep breath, knowing that he could not refute Li Jiancheng's words.After all, he is her benefactor.
Oh, she laughed at herself inwardly.
Not long after, Li Jiancheng sent Mu Li to the downstairs of her company.
When he left, he just whispered something in her ear: "I'm going to the company, you go back to the villa directly after you've dealt with things, I'll be back later, remember to prepare dinner."
After Mu Li nodded, he drove away directly.
Afterwards, Mu Li went to the company and resigned with the manager.
He was originally a small and transparent employee, and no one paid much attention to it.Therefore, Mu Li resigned easily.
After leaving the company, she went to the hospital again.
The fact that the operation fee was paid in full was not hidden from Mu Li's mother. Seeing that Mu Li finally came to see her in the hospital, she immediately asked anxiously: "Li Li, the doctor told me that you should pay all the operation fee in full. Now, where did you get so much money all of a sudden?"
Mother Mu's worry was not unreasonable, the money she got all at once would definitely not be serious money.She was just afraid that Mu Li would go astray because of her illness.In this case, she will hate herself even more.
Of course, Mu Li would not tell her mother how she got the money. Sitting down by the bed, she held her mother's hand, and comforted her: "Mom, don't worry, things are not what you think."
She knew what her mother was thinking now, so she had no choice but to comfort her like this.
Then, she began to explain: "I published the crowdfunding on the Internet, and a kind person just happened to see it and donated the money to me." What I want to tell you when I come down. There is a lack of a babysitter in that kind man’s home. I plan to go to him to help him for free for a month. After one month, I can come to see you. During this period, I will hire a nurse to take care of you Is it good?"
Mother Mu took a deep look at her, as if she was considering the authenticity of her words.
"Where is there such a good thing in the world, Lili, have you been deceived by others?" Mother Mu said cautiously.
Mu Li was a little helpless, she knew that her mother would not believe it so easily.Although, she had been thinking all night to make up this lie.
There was no other way, Mu Li had no choice but to say: "Well, wait a little later, and I'll let that kind-hearted man come to the hospital to see you. Mom, you can use your piercing eyes to help me see whether he is a good guy or a bad guy, okay?"
In fact, the reason why Mu Li said this was just to deal with Mu Mu.However, after she said it, she felt that it was not impossible.
Seeing that Mu Li had already said that, Mu Li had no choice but to nod in agreement.
So, after staying with her in the hospital for a while, Mu Li went to Li Jiancheng's company again.
This time, the people at the front desk didn't stop her.Because, last time they saw Mu Li and Li Jiancheng go downstairs together.Presumably, the relationship between this woman and the president is very unusual.
So, Mu Li got into the elevator directly and arrived at Li Jiancheng's office.
This time, his assistant was not there, so Mu Li found Li Jiancheng's office based on his own memory.
He raised his hand and knocked on the door.
As for Li Jiancheng, at first he thought the person knocking on the door was his assistant.When he raised his head, he realized that it was Mu Li.
There was a moment of surprise on his face, and he asked inexplicably, "Why are you here?"
Mu Li walked forward slowly, and said softly, "President Li, can you do me a favor?"
Li Jiancheng's brows furrowed even deeper, and he asked, "What's the matter?"
It must not be a small favor to ask Mu Li to come to his company to find him in person.In fact, Li Jiancheng was already mentally prepared.
Who knows, Mu Li said: "You just need to help me act as a kind-hearted person in front of my mother, and then it will be fine."
A kind hearted person?
Li Jiancheng looked at Mu Li suddenly with deep eyes.
Seeing Li Jiancheng hesitating, Mu Li's brows also slightly twitched.
"It won't take much of your time..." Mu Li said softly.
After a while, Li Jiancheng said, "Why did you do this?"
Mu Li knew that if he didn't tell the reason, Li Jiancheng would not give up.
She had no choice but to explain: "My mother needed an operation in the hospital, and I took the money you gave me to pay for the operation fee. My mother suspected the origin of the money, so I had to lie to my mother and say it was Donated by a kind person."
"So, I'm the kind-hearted person you mentioned?" Li Jiancheng followed her words.
Although he didn't want to admit it, Mu Li still nodded.
A deep smile appeared on Li Jiancheng's mouth, and at the same time, a certain belief collapsed in his mind.
It turned out that Mu Li came to him to ask for money for his mother's operation fee.
So, how many of the things she said that day were true and how many were false?
After Mu Li worried for a long time, Li Jiancheng finally nodded in agreement.
"Just wait here, I will accompany you to the hospital after get off work." Li Jiancheng's deep voice sounded after a long time.
Mu Li thought that he would not agree, but at this moment, he was actually a little happy.
A bright smile subconsciously appeared on the small face.This smile surprised Li Jiancheng.
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Mu Li sat on the sofa in the rest area until Li Jiancheng finished his work, then he got up and left his office with him.
Sitting in his car, the two arrived at the gate of the hospital together.
On the way to the mother's ward, Mu Li kept emphasizing in Li Jiancheng's ear that after seeing her mother later, she must show a softer attitude, and don't look condescending.Otherwise, her mother would not have believed that he was a good-hearted man.
Li Jiancheng didn't speak on the surface, but inexplicably listened to Mu Li's words.In fact, he was wondering why he agreed to Mu Li's request.
In fact, he has no such obligation.
However, since he agreed to Mu Li, he will not let her down.
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Arriving at the door of the ward, Mu Li directly led Li Jiancheng in.
Maybe it was because she was waiting for Mu Li and the kind-hearted benefactor she mentioned before, but Mu Mu didn't fall asleep all the time.
After seeing Mu Li coming, the expression in his eyes also had a strange luster.
Then, she saw the tall man walking in behind Mu Li.
Mother Mu probably understood, he is the kind-hearted person Mu Li said, right?
She couldn't help taking a look at Li Jiancheng, he looked quite talented, and he looked like a successful young man in a suit and leather shoes.It's just...does he really have no purpose in leaving them?
"Li Li, I have something to say to this young man alone, you go out first." Mother Mu suddenly said to Mu Li.
Mu Li was stunned for a moment, not knowing what Mother Mu wanted to say to Li Jiancheng.She turned her head to look at Li Jiancheng, with a hint of worry in her eyes.
She hasn't seen Li Jiancheng's performance yet, and she doesn't know if he will be exposed.
What if mother suspects?
At this moment, Mu Li was really afraid that his mother would know the truth of the matter.Because, with her mother's character, she would rather die than accept the money for surgery.
However, when Li Jiancheng received Mu Li's worried look, he gave him a reassuring look.
Mu Li's heart inexplicably settled down.
Then, she left the ward.
After Mu Li left, the ward was instantly quiet.
It was Mu Mu who spoke first: "I still don't know what to call Mr.?"
Li Jiancheng replied politely: "Hello, Auntie. My surname is Li and my name is Jiancheng. Auntie can call me Jiancheng directly."
To be honest, Li Jiancheng's attitude is indeed very humble.The whole person looks very kind.
This first impression is really good.
Of course, Mother Mu didn't think that Li Jiancheng simply wanted to help Mu Li.
So, she went on to say: "Mr. Li, let me be straightforward today. We are a very simple and kind girl. Although my current body will only become a drag on her, I still believe that I look at people's eyes. I don't want us to be deceived by Lili, so, can you tell me what you think of Lili?"
Li Jiancheng just hooked his lips into a smile, and answered an answer that surprised both inside and outside the door.
That's right, Mu Li is currently sticking to the door of the ward, listening to the movement in the ward.
Who knows, Li Jiancheng actually said: "Auntie, I love Lili."
This was the result Mu Mu didn't expect. She opened her mouth and suddenly didn't know what to say.
Li Jiancheng paused for a moment, and then said: "Don't worry, I don't have any purpose. This is just my little thought, and you don't have to feel burdened. As for Li Li, the reason why I lied to you that I was just a kind person is that Because she hasn't made up her mind to accept me yet. But, I can wait until the day she accepts me."
Mother Mu could hear the infatuation in Li Jiancheng's tone, and her worries about Li Jiancheng dissipated instantly.
"It's true Lili, how could you lie to me like this..." Mu Mu muttered softly.
Mu Li, on the other hand, was surprised when he heard Li Jiancheng's words.
Although she knew that Li Jiancheng said these words on purpose, she still felt a little unbelievable.
She... was able to hear such words from Li Jiancheng's mouth.
Even after chasing him for so long before, and expecting him to say those three words to her, she never got an answer from him.
Standing at the door, she was in a daze until the door in front of her was opened from the inside.
Li Jiancheng looked at her standing at the door, and he already understood.
"Aunt told you to come in."
With that said, Li Jiancheng exited the ward.
Mu Li walked in slowly, Mu Mu just said some things that she shouldn't have lied to her, and told her that Li Jiancheng is a person worth entrusting for life.If anything happens to her, she can try to accept him.
Although, I don't know why my mother likes Li Jiancheng so much.However, only she knew the bitterness in her heart.
If that person really loves her...
Perhaps, she would be with him without hesitation.
It's a pity, a pity...
They are doomed to be a relationship that cannot be seen.
Mu Li briefly explained some things to Mu's mother, and said that the nurse she hired would come to take care of her tomorrow and let her recuperate well.After a few days she has surgery, she will come to the hospital to see her again.
After leaving the ward, Mu Li found Li Jiancheng leaning against the wall outside.Seeing Mu Li coming out, the two left together.
Sitting in the car on the return journey, at first, the two did not speak.
Until the end, Mu Li couldn't bear it anymore.
She turned her eyes to look at the man's side face, and asked in puzzlement, "Why did you say that to my mother?"
Li Jiancheng just raised the corners of his mouth slightly, and finally couldn't help it.
He smiled, "Why, can't you say it?"
Mu Li shook his head, "It's not impossible to say..." It's just a little surprised.
Li Jiancheng then replied: "Don't you think that reason is very reassuring for your mother?"
Mu Li lowered his head slowly, Li Jiancheng was right, what he said in the ward just now could really put his mother at ease.She didn't go astray, but was liked by a young and handsome man.Maybe that person will become her backer in the future.
That must have been what her mother was thinking at the time.
No matter what, she still had to thank Li Jiancheng.
"Thank you." Mu Li sincerely thanked him.
From her way of thinking, she probably wouldn't think that Li Jiancheng would do her this favor.At first she just wanted to give it a try, but she didn't expect him to really agree.As a result, he deliberately said those things to his mother for her sake.
However, why would Li Jiancheng do this?
Actually, Li Jiancheng didn't know why he did this.At that time, he just said those words in a fever.But after saying it, he actually felt pretty good.
"If you really want to thank me, I don't mind if you behave well at night..."
The good atmosphere was ruined by Li Jiancheng's sudden words.
Mu Li stared at him speechlessly.