178: Chapter 178 The Return Journey

After spending most of the day at Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, the two enjoyed an authentic local meal at the foot of the mountain at noon.

Over the next few days, Chen Mo accompanied Liu Yifei to several niche attractions in Lijiang. They visited Shuhe Ancient Town, took in the tranquil pastoral scenery, and went to Lashi Lake to stroll along the lakeside on horseback. Their days were peaceful and pleasant.

During these days, Liu Yifei completely let go of her work-related exhaustion, following Chen Mo every day to visit scenic spots and sample local snacks.

However, such leisurely days did not last long.

That afternoon, while the two were drinking tea in a small teahouse in Shuhe Ancient Town, Liu Yifei's phone suddenly rang. The screen showed a call from her assistant.

She picked up the phone.

"Sister Fei, something's wrong."

The assistant's voice came through:

"Tianxing Short Video International Edition is being covertly targeted abroad. Someone is maliciously spreading rumors that our software leaks user information. We're losing the overseas market very quickly right now, and things are getting overwhelming here. We desperately need you to come back and take charge."

Liu Yifei's brow furrowed deeply as she said helplessly:

"I understand. I'll head back immediately. Stabilize the situation for now and try to minimize losses. Report any developments to me right away."

Hanging up the phone, Liu Yifei turned to Chen Mo and said:

"Chen Mo, I'm afraid I can't accompany you around Lijiang anymore. Tianxing Short Video International Edition is being targeted, and I must go back to handle things immediately."

Chen Mo looked at Liu Yifei and dotingly patted her head.

"I'll go back with you. Let's head out now. Taking the private jet won't delay anything."

"But we haven't finished exploring Shuhe Ancient Town yet, and those other spots you mentioned..."

There was a hint of reluctance in Liu Yifei's voice. The happiness of the past few days had been too brief; she hadn't had enough time to fully savor it before having to rush back.

"It's alright."

Chen Mo comforted her with a smile:

"The scenery will always be there. Once you're done with work, we'll come back. Then, we can take our time and visit all the places we missed, okay?

Right now, the most important thing is to get back and handle the work. Don't worry, I'm here."

Liu Yifei nodded gently, reached out to hug Chen Mo's arm, and said:

"Chen Mo, you're so good to me."

The two didn't delay any further. They immediately got up and took a car back to Banyan Tree to pack their luggage. Chen Mo arranged the private jet on the way back to Banyan Tree.

In just one hour, they finished packing and boarded the private jet, flying towards the Magic City.

Over two hours later, the private jet landed smoothly at a private parking bay at the Magic City's Hongqiao Airport.

Chen Mo first dropped Liu Yifei off at the Tianxing Group building. Only after watching her enter the office building did he turn back to the car and return to the manor.

By the time Chen Mo returned to the manor, it was already evening.

The servants in the manor hurried forward to greet him, taking his luggage and saying respectfully:

"Sir, you're back. Dinner is ready."

"I see. I'll go back to my room to rest for a while first."

Chen Mo waved his hand, his tone carrying a hint of exhaustion. Although spending the last few days touring Lijiang with Liu Yifei was happy, it was indeed tiring.

Just as he reached the entrance of the manor's main building, he saw a familiar figure standing there with hands on her hips and a sour expression. It was Wu Dongju.

Wu Dongju was dressed in a sharp business suit with her hair tied in a high ponytail. Her face was clearly filled with jealousy, and her eyes were fixed on Chen Mo. It was obvious she had been waiting for a long time.

Before Chen Mo could speak, Wu Dongju stepped forward quickly and said with a hint of grievance in her voice:

"Chen Mo! You're finally back!

You certainly had it easy, taking a girl to Lijiang to enjoy the sights and live it up. But what about me?

I've been in the Magic City helping you manage Tianxing Live, so busy every day that I barely have time to breathe. And you? You just dumped all the work on me and went off to enjoy yourself!"

As Wu Dongju spoke, she grew more aggrieved, her eyes turning slightly red. It wasn't that she was jealous of Liu Yifei, but she felt wronged. While she was working herself to the bone managing the company for him, he was out traveling with another woman. The jealousy and resentment welled up all at once.

Seeing her puffed-up, angry look, a smile played at the corners of Chen Mo's mouth. He had known all along that Wu Dongju would be jealous.

Before Wu Dongju could finish, he stepped forward. Without giving her a chance to react, he reached out and scooped her up by the waist, striding toward the main building.

"Hey! Chen Mo! What are you doing! Put me down!"

Startled by his sudden move, Wu Dongju instinctively wrapped her arms around his neck:

"Let me go, I'm not finished yet! How can you just ignore the company and go off to play with another woman..."

Chen Mo looked down at her angry little face and said with a laugh:

"Stop it. If you have something to say, let's talk in the bedroom. Arguing here in front of the servants—what would that look like?"

He didn't stop, striding toward the bedroom.

Wu Dongju struggled symbolically a few times, but finding that Chen Mo's grip was too firm to escape, her face gradually flushed, and her tone softened, though it still carried a hint of jealousy:

"Who wants to go to the bedroom with you? I want to say it right here! You have to give me an explanation. Why did you take them out to play and leave me all alone in the Magic City to work!"

Chen Mo didn't say a word. He just carried her quickly into the bedroom and kicked the door shut, cutting off all the noise from outside.

He placed Wu Dongju on the soft, large bed and leaned over her, his voice teasing:

"An explanation? What explanation should I give you? You're my woman; isn't it only natural for you to help me manage the company?"

"You!"

Wu Dongju glared at him in anger, her cheeks flushed. She tried to sit up, but Chen Mo held her shoulders down, making her unable to move:

"You're being unreasonable! You can't treat me like this. You went off to play with another woman; you don't have me in your heart at all!"

Seeing the jealousy and grievance in her eyes, Chen Mo leaned down and gave her a kiss:

"Not in my heart?

Then why would I entrust something as important as Tianxing Live to you?

Dongju, you know very well that you are very important to me too."

Wu Dongju pouted:

"Hmph!"

"Who knows if what you're saying is true or not? If I were in your heart, you wouldn't have gone around playing with another woman and left me all alone in the Magic City..."

Looking at her cute expression, Chen Mo couldn't help but smile. He stopped arguing and lowered his head to kiss her lips, tenderly and lingeringly.

Wu Dongju's body stiffened for a moment before relaxing. She reached up to wrap her arms around his neck, responding to his kiss. All her grievances and jealousy gradually dissolved in that kiss.

When the kiss ended, Chen Mo rested his forehead against hers, his breathing a bit ragged. Soon after, clothes began to fly about the bedroom...