CHAPTER 866: CHAPTER 868: LIN FEI TOYING WITH THE GODDESS MU’S FEELINGS

The next morning.

Lin Fei, who was sleeping soundly in a suite at a five-star hotel, was woken up by Mu Shanshan.

To say he was woken up is not really accurate; it was more like being kicked awake.

Were it not for Mu Shanshan’s delicate physique and lack of strength, one could have imagined the woman directly kicking Lin Fei off the bed.

Of course, Lin Fei ultimately did not fall to the ground, largely thanks to the fact that the hotel suite’s bed was fairly large.

"My dear Shanshan wife, I think you need to give your husband—me—a reasonable explanation within five seconds. After all, we’re not at home now, and I don’t have to worry about being late for work!"

Lin Fei, rudely awakened by his CEO wife Mu Shanshan’s foot, looked very displeased. But it was largely because of something Yang Chenlong had said last night about women intentionally speaking romantically of him.

At this moment, Lin Fei undoubtedly would not have had the patience to give her a chance to explain.

In the past, when they were in Zhonghai City, because of work and morning jogging, Lin Fei had often been woken up rudely by Mu Shanshan in this manner.

However, now that they are at New Star Forest.

He doesn’t have to work nor go running in the morning. Under such circumstances, being kicked awake by his CEO wife so early in the morning would understandably put Lin Fei in a bad mood.

However, concerning this, Mu Shanshan clearly didn’t care.

The woman was only concerned with one thing now.

"Where did my dad go?!"

Her five-word question was forced out between clenched teeth. Compared to Lin Fei’s bad mood, Mu Shanshan’s current mood was clearly no better.

This was evident from her tone and the frostiness of her expression.

By nature, she was already cool and reserved. When she intentionally became stern, the temperature in the entire bedroom seemed to drop several degrees due to her mood and demeanor.

Lin Fei felt this acutely.

Fortunately, it wasn’t the first time he had experienced Mu Shanshan’s cold stare.

After his initial bewilderment, Lin Fei quickly gathered himself.

To be more precise, he quickly thought of a countermeasure.

"Last night I chatted with Dad about some recent business matters. Dad felt guilty for leaving everything to you over the past few years. So, he hurriedly flew back to Zhonghai City last night, saying he wanted to oversee the company while you’re here on a business trip in New Star Forest, so you wouldn’t have any worries."

Lin Fei believed his explanation was absolutely reasonable. Unfortunately, Mu Shanshan didn’t seem to believe it at all.

Once Lin Fei finished speaking, the chill in Mu Shanshan’s eyes grew more pronounced as she spoke in a cold, deliberate tone, "I want to hear the truth!"

"Wife, you know me. I never lie. Dad really went back home. As for whether he went back to manage the company, or to—uh, whatever Dad is doing back home, I really don’t know."

Even if I knew, I couldn’t say!

Although Mu Hong hadn’t explicitly told Lin Fei what he was doing for the Mo Country military, Lin Fei, with his own military background, certainly could guess.

But still, guessing is just guessing; clearly, such matters weren’t meant to be divulged to Mu Shanshan.

After all, to some extent, Mu Hong’s work was considered military confidential, though not exactly top secret.

Therefore, Lin Fei knew he couldn’t disclose this to Mu Shanshan without Mu Hong’s consent.

Of course, that’s secondary.

The main reason was that Lin Fei didn’t want to cause unnecessary worry for Mu Shanshan.

The fact that Mu Hong had left without telling Mu Shanshan last night clearly suggested he had similar reasons.

Thus, when faced with CEO wife Mu Shanshan inquiring about Mu Hong’s whereabouts, Lin Fei had to respond with this half-truth.

Fortunately, given her understanding of Mu Hong’s temperament, Mu Shanshan didn’t intend to press Lin Fei to the brink.

After confirming with Lin Fei that Mu Hong had indeed returned home,

the initially anxious Mu Shanshan visibly relaxed slightly, and with a hint of unspeakable apprehension, she sat close to Lin Fei and asked, "What all did Dad talk to you about last night?"

Lin Fei, noticing the subtle change in his CEO wife’s expression up close, found it rather amusing.

So, maintaining a seemingly serious tone, he said, "What Dad talked to me about last night really gave me quite a scare!"

Words without intention, heard with purpose.

Already anxious, and sensitive to any mention of Mu Hong suggesting a divorce between Lin Fei and her, Mu Shanshan’s heart couldn’t help but leap once more upon hearing Lin Fei’s serious tone.

"Lin—Lin Fei, don’t listen to Dad’s nonsense. It’s just his own idea, I didn’t agree with him at all. Actually, before he talked to you last night, he already mentioned it to me once. I refused him without hesitation. If you don’t believe me, I can assure you. If that’s not enough, I can even swear that I have absolutely no intention of agreeing with Dad."

"You really have no intention of agreeing with Dad?"

"None, not even a bit!"

Fearing that Lin Fei might misunderstand her desire for divorce, Mu Shanshan quickly raised her hand as she finished speaking, signaling that if Lin Fei continued to doubt her, she would immediately swear to prove her innocence.

"Alright, alright, I believe you." Knowing the act was nearly over, Lin Fei, his expression softened, casually reassured Mu Shanshan.

Then, he drew her into his arms in a seemingly considerate manner and said comfortingly, "I knew it, wife, you must be on the same page as me. After all, we’ve been married for so long. You’ve been a part of the Lin family for quite some time, so how could our children not bear the surname Lin? No matter how many children we may have in the future, they must have the Lin surname. We’ve settled this matter, and I’ll call Dad later to make sure he stops any thoughts of our future kids—"

"Hold on!"

Upon hearing the end, and somewhat catching on, Mu Shanshan straightaway interrupted Lin Fei with a stern voice.

"Wife, what are you holding on for? Are you planning to discuss this with Dad yourself? That won’t do, let me handle these unpleasant matters. Wife, you just enjoy being a daughter-in-law of the Lin Family. I’ll deal with Dad."

It’s me who should handle you, you scoundrel!

Edit this out

For Lin Fei’s seemingly considerate words, an almost fully aware Mu Shanshan felt so exasperated she nearly fainted from anger.

Afraid Lin Fei might misunderstand, she had been so full of worry and explanation, almost swearing,

only to find out she was being toyed with by Lin Fei!

Without even considering what stance Mu Shanshan might have on whether any future children should carry her surname,

Lin Fei’s shameless act of "playing with her emotions" alone was enough to drive Mu Shanshan to absolute frustration...