Chapter 72 - Backfired (1/2)
Originally, Chen Mu was not planning to show up tonight. Unfortunately, his tongue slipped during the call with Tian Yuo, so now he needs to suck it up and have dull, lengthy conversations with other businessmen. In order to keep Susu away from boredom, he left her with Lily so that she could avoid listening to the lame jokes that business people make.
As soon as he left them alone, crowds of people gathered around them. Some asked questions related to their outfits and makeup. Others questioned whether they were single and their relationship with Chen Mu. Facing a huge crowd all at once was overwhelming for Susu because she was not used to the attention.
At that moment, she inwardly cursed Tian Yuo for making that phone call earlier. If not, she would still be napping at home or enjoying a nice movie while relaxing with Chen Mu on the couch.
On the other hand, Lily was enjoying the questions about relationsh.i.p.s and status. While Susu answered politely and gave minimal words as responses, Lily explained her answers to everyone. Lily was holding onto Susu's hand the entire time just in case she gets lost in the crowd.
”I've never seen Chen Mu attend any of these social events! Do you know why he came today?” One of the females asked curiously. Due to the fact that Chen Mu had never showed up in social events or private ones, people always thought that he was generally disinterested. Now that he showed up to this event and even brought a companion, who would let this chance go?
Susu was going to be honest with them, but Lily stopped her from spitting out the truth. Instead, she answered in Susu's place, ”Of course it is to show off his girlfriend to the public. What else could it be? Every guest who is here tonight is from prestigious families. He wanted to properly introduce her to people.”
”What? So they're dating? Wow! No wonder he wanted to show off his girlfriend! She is so beautiful. Which family are you from? I don't think we've met before.” Another female asked to get some juicy gossip news.
Once again, Lily answered for her, ”Currently, she uses the surname, Yin. Soon, it will be a Chen. So you guys better be careful what you say.” Lily warned as she smirked at the crowd for their questions.
”Damn! Are you implying that they're secretly engaged?! Wow, what great news! The single ladies will surely cry once he announces it to the world.” The guys from the crowd stepped back from Susu because they clearly understood their place now. Compared to Chen Mu, they are small peanuts. If they wanted to have a decent living in the business field, they wouldn't afford to offend the Chen's.
”What are you all discussing? Mind to share with us?” Tian Yuo passed through the crowd with Karen in his embrace. When he spotted them amongst the center of the crowd and heard the responses that Lily spat out, his heart felt pinching aches. It felt very uncomfortable hearing them talk like that.
”Well, if it isn't Yin Susu. What? You think you could grab my attention by coming here and dressing up like that? You couldn't hug my thick thigh, so you climbed onto Chen Mu now? Seriously, don't you know how to spell the word, shame? You social ladder climber.” His humorous voice was so loud that it echoed in the room.
Susu raised her brows, ”Oh? Which eye of yours saw me walking to you? Which ear of yours heard me say that I'm here for you? Mister Tian. The fact that you chose Karen was something I've long acknowledged. I think you've mistaken me for someone else.” Susu responded coldly.
Lily wanted to fight back, but Susu squeezed her hand and shook her head slightly; signaling her to not make a move yet.
Tian Yuo refused to back down, ”Mistaken? You used to follow me around like a maid. How would I mistake you for someone else? Oh, and now you dress up like that to get Chen Mu, huh?”
Karen was secretly cheering inside and hoped Tian Yuo would say more things to demean Susu in front of all these rich kids. Before Susu could respond to that, Chen Mu passed through the crowd and said in a much powerful and strict voice, ”And who are you to say all these things about Susu?”
Tian Yuo watched as Chen Mu walked to Susu, held her hand in his and protectively blocked him from her view, ”Sorry dear, I'm late.”
Lily cracked her knuckles, ”Finally!! Dont worry. You got the verbal part, and I got the physical part.” She crossed her arms and was prepared to take actions anytime now.
”Yo, Chen Mu, I was just asking Susu about her incredible skills in climbing from one bed to another so quickly. Seems like you two are getting along quite well. How does my old shoe taste like?” Tian Yuo provoked Susu and Chen Mu once again.
With the same calm smile on his face, Chen Mu responded, ”Huh? Old shoe? What old shoe? The one you are hugging right now? Ahhhh, I heard she abandoned you to go on an overseas adventure to be a designer? Came back recently and you two got back together. Must be her. It's not nice to put your lady on the table. As for your question, I have much better taste, so you can keep Karen to yourself. I don't share mine.”