The Newlywed's Sweet Honey: Husband, Pamper Me to the Bone!

Chapter 664: Demanding Justice for Xiaoze

Mu Yiliang said nothing, her gaze falling on Xiaoze lying in bed.

"Thank you for today." She bit her lip, "I always thought I was quite capable, but in reality, it was just good luck. Once trouble hits, I’m useless."

Yan Sijue’s breath caught momentarily.

Her avoidance in answering meant she still resisted him; she just didn’t want to reject him outright because he helped her.

"No, you’ve done well." He smiled gently, "Didn’t you seek my help? That shows you’re indeed capable."

Mu Yiliang widened her eyes, "That’s your capability!"

"Yiliang, not every matter needs your own hands to prove ability." He smiled, "Do you know the biggest trait of modern society?"

Mu Yiliang stared at him blankly.

"High specialization." He smiled, deeply mysterious, "Information and connections both are resources and reflect one’s capability. You have the chance to seek my help, and I’m willing to help you, which shows you’re quite capable."

Mu Yiliang was at a loss for words... She knew this man was trying to comfort her, yet she felt much reassured.

"...Thank you." She said softly.

"You’re welcome." He paused, "The boy who hurt Xiaoze today is Zhou Qi, Mayor Zhou’s only son. Mayor Zhou disciplines him strictly, but Mrs. Zhou spoils him. Today, the reason she forced Xiaoze to admit he made the first move was her fear that Mayor Zhou would punish Zhou Qi."

Mu Yiliang thought of that arrogant, disdainful face of the noblewoman, her fists slowly clenching.

"It seems Mayor Zhou is innocent, but since Mrs. Zhou’s reliance is him, only when he falls will that mother and son truly be punished." Mu Yiliang quirked her lips in irony.

Yan Sijue’s gaze showed appreciation, he gently held her hand, and Mu Yiliang seemed unaware, not pulling away.

He was somewhat excited, whispering, "Exactly."

"This matter, please leave it for me to handle myself. I’ll find justice for Xiaoze in my own way." She said through gritted teeth.

The man murmured lowly, "Unless you ask me to, I won’t interfere."

Mu Yiliang was slightly surprised, she didn’t expect him to be so understanding.

"I know you want to personally teach those who bullied Xiaoze a lesson, how could I deprive you of this right." The man curved his lips, "Go ahead, give it your all."

A warm feeling seemed to surge within Mu Yiliang, this feeling both unfamiliar and familiar, making her want to do something for him, but...

It was only then she realized her hand was being held by the man, her face flushed, she jerked it back!

"Uh... Sorry for taking up so much of your time, Xiaoze here has me, you can go attend to your own matters." She said, pretending to be serious.

Yet her slightly red earlobes betrayed her not-so-calm mood.

Yan Sijue greedily looked at her flushed cheeks, did this mean she wasn’t entirely unaffected by him...

He almost couldn’t restrain the urge to kiss her, but he couldn’t, he had to control himself.

Yan Sijue reluctantly withdrew his gaze, looking at Xiaoze in the hospital bed, "Call me when he wakes up."

Mu Yiliang nodded.

Yan Sijue held Xiaoze’s hand, gently stroking it, his gaze somewhat complicated. He wanted to kiss his son’s cheek, but feared Yiliang’s suspicion, so he held back.