Chapter 163 – Domineering and Obsessed Jade Spirit VS Ascetic, Cleanliness-Obsessed CEO (17)
Seeing Mu Jin’s actions, Mo Yan instantly froze. Although Mu Jin only kissed his jacket and not him directly, it felt as if the kiss had landed on him, making Mo Yan feel warm all over.
Mo Yan thought this proved that his little guy genuinely liked him. Even though their relationship started with his confession and Mu Jin seemed to agree passively, Mu Jin’s actions now showed his affection was much deeper than expected.
This realization settled Mo Yan’s heart. He couldn’t resist moving closer to Mu Jin and, even though he knew Mu Jin couldn’t sense it, he planted a virtual kiss on Mu Jin’s lips.
Mo Yan felt more joyful at that moment than he ever had in his life. So, this was what having a partner felt like—an incredibly wonderful relationship!
The next day, Zhong Xiaoyu started working at Mu Corporation. Mu Jin had already approved of this yesterday, and he believed in letting things naturally develop between Zhong Xiaoyu and Mu Junhao.
Meanwhile, Mu Jin and Mo Yan’s relationship, now confirmed, was especially sweet. They worked together and often stayed late together. In fact, most of the time, Mo Yan was doing the work since he had taken over much of Mu Jin’s workload.
Mo Yan couldn’t bear to see Mu Jin overworked. In his eyes, his slender and adorable little guy should be enjoying life, leaving most tasks for him to handle.
With more free time, Mu Jin relaxed and enjoyed himself, often watching Mo Yan. They spent their days in the office, wrapped in their sweet little world, sometimes even reluctant to leave in the evenings.
Their relationship, open and natural, soon caught the attention of others. People were surprised to discover that their stoic and rumor-free CEO was in a relationship, and with a tall, strong man.
This revelation explained why so many beautiful and charming female assistants had never caught the CEO’s eye—it was simply a matter of orientation.
Despite their surprise, there were no objections to the CEO’s relationship. Mu Jin was highly respected at Mu Corporation, and Mo Yan’s capabilities were well recognized.
Seeing them together—one tall and commanding, the other slender and aloof—their differences made their relationship seem harmonious and visually appealing, prompting many to acknowledge that they indeed looked well-matched.
Word of their relationship quickly reached Gu Yang. Frustrated by the failure of his attempt to assassinate Mu Jin and considering introducing him to other male partners, Gu Yang perked up at the news.
Gu Yang didn’t believe that Mu Jin and Mo Yan were truly in love. To him, Mu Jin was cold and fastidious, unlikely to be satisfied with a relationship that didn’t involve physical touch. He assumed Mo Yan was after the family fortune and status.
Recalling Mo Yan’s tall and muscular physique during the previous meeting, Gu Yang let out a sneer. He thought that the other man was just all show, nothing more than a superficial person who would sacrifice himself for fame and fortune. However, while he looked down on Mo Yan, he also felt that he might have found another good breakthrough point.
A few days later, Gu Yang found a chance to call Mo Yan, who was on his way to fetch lunch for Mu Jin, saying he wanted a private chat.
Mo Yan, who disliked Gu Yang’s presence but was polite because he was Mu Jin’s uncle, reluctantly agreed. However, once in Gu Yang’s office, Gu Yang began to subtly probe if Mo Yan wanted a better career.
Despite some social naivety, Mo Yan sensed the malice in Gu Yang’s greed. Disliking it intensely, he left before Gu Yang could finish his proposition.
Gu Yang was furious at Mo Yan’s rudeness. He consoled himself that he hadn’t revealed anything incriminating and vowed to deal with Mo Yan once he took control of Mu Corporation.
Noticing Mo Yan’s unhappy demeanor when he returned with lunch, Mu Jin quickly asked what was wrong. Hearing that Mo Yan found Gu Yang suspicious, Mu Jin reassured him that he would be cautious.
Even with Mu Jin’s assurance, Mo Yan felt he needed to protect his little guy by quietly dealing with Gu Yang, who was trusted by both brothers. He decided to find a way to eliminate the threat without causing trouble for Mu Jin.
Noticing the obvious conflict on Mo Yan’s face, a fleeting smile crossed Mu Jin’s eyes. While he knew that this Gu Yang posed no real threat to him, he was still happy that his lover was concerned about him.
After some light conversation, Mo Yan recalled some romance guides he had read recently. Although his previous lunch attempt wasn’t perfect, it had undeniably strengthened his bond with Mu Jin.
Lately, Mo Yan had been practicing his cooking skills, hoping to impress Mu Jin with delicious food once he perfected his recipes. This also made him realize that those books he read might actually be helpful.
He was convinced that personally cooking for Xiao Jin had touched him deeply. After all, only he could see the softness beneath Xiao Jin’s strong exterior and his yearning for love.
Thinking about it, he remembered that the books also mentioned many ways couples could spend time together, like formal dates. Despite being together for so long, they had never gone on one. So, Mo Yan suggested to Mu Jin that they should go on a date that evening, perhaps to an amusement park or a movie.
However, after he spoke, Mu Jin seemed troubled and said, “Mo Yan, wouldn’t an amusement park be too crowded…”
Seeing the disappointment on Mo Yan’s face, Mu Jin quickly added, “Then, how about we go to the cinema instead?”
Even though Mu Jin agreed to go to the cinema, Mo Yan noticed his discomfort. Realizing the issue, Mo Yan slapped his forehead in frustration.
How could he forget that his beloved had a severe cleanliness obsession? Crowded public places would be unbearable for him. He regretted not considering this.
What moved him was that Mu Jin was willing to go to the cinema to accommodate him. Even for business meetings, Mu Jin hated noisy public places and rarely attended them.
Feeling both touched and guilty, Mo Yan shook his head and said, “No, let’s not go. I’m sorry, I forgot you don’t like crowded places. It’s hard to avoid touching people in such places.”
Hearing Mo Yan’s understanding, Mu Jin felt a bit embarrassed, thinking his quirks had been unfair to his lover.
Mu Jin then thought of another idea for a date and suggested, “Actually, we can still watch a movie together without going to the cinema.”
Mo Yan looked puzzled, but Mu Jin gave him a sly smile. That evening, after everyone else had left Mu Corporation, the CEO and his assistant stayed behind in the office.
They sat comfortably on the sofa, watching a movie projected by a portable projector. This time, the projector wasn’t showing company reports or work-related presentations but a light-hearted popcorn movie.
Seeing the joy on Mu Jin’s face, Yu Ling felt deeply satisfied. He glanced around the empty office, noting that apart from the guard downstairs, the entire building was deserted. This felt like their true private world.
They held hands, leaning close to each other. After spending time together, Mo Yan noticed that Mu Jin was gradually becoming more comfortable with physical contact. They could now hold hands and sit close daily.
Despite this, Mo Yan still felt somewhat unsatisfied. He turned to see Mu Jin’s animated face, absorbed in the movie. The thought that he was the only one who could see this lively side of Mu Jin made Yu Ling’s heart burn with a hard-to-hide desire.
Noticing Mo Yan staring at him, Mu Jin turned and smiled, “What’s wrong? Isn’t the movie funny?”
Mo Yan shook his head. The movie was good, but the person in front of him was even more captivating. Mu Jin’s usually tight-lipped expression had softened into a gentle curve.
Mu Jin had just taken a sip of his drink, making his lips look especially moist, and Mo Yan felt an overwhelming urge to kiss him.
Feeling his throat dry up, Mo Yan tightened his arm around Mu Jin’s shoulders. Surprised, Mu Jin ended up in his arms and looked up at him with wide eyes.
Embarrassed, Mo Yan quickly let go and apologized, “Sorry.”
Mu Jin shook his head, understanding that Mo Yan just wanted to be closer to him. Thinking of Mo Yan’s constant care and gentleness, Mu Jin felt warm inside.
Instead of focusing on the screen, Mu Jin turned to his anxious lover and softly said, “You don’t need to apologize. I want to try too.”
With that, Mu Jin leaned into Mo Yan’s embrace. Mo Yan’s heart surged with excitement, knowing that his lover was making an effort to overcome his cleanliness obsession.
Gently, Mo Yan held Mu Jin close, gradually tightening his embrace. For the first time, he fully held his beloved in his arms while Mu Jin was awake. It filled Mo Yan’s heart completely, making him sigh with contentment.