Full Level Sweet Indulgence: The Big Shot Became Addicted to Me After the Announcement - Chapter 57

“Good morning, baby.”

Li Muli, her eyes still heavy with sleep, wrapped her arms around the man’s neck and cooed, “Carry me up.”

Fu Chengyan chuckled softly, wrapped an arm around her waist, and effortlessly lifted her. In a low, soothing voice, he asked, “Why didn’t you sleep a little longer?”

“I have to go out.”

Seeing the girl could barely keep her eyes open, the man resignedly helped her freshen up.

“Mmm.”

The girl sighed contentedly, nestling entirely into the man’s embrace.

She was like a human accessory to her boyfriend.

“Baby, open your mouth.”

“I want to feed you, too.”

They say small quarrels add spice to a relationship.

But their breakfast was so sweet it could have oozed honey.

By chance, Li Muli glanced at her watch and hurriedly jumped out of the man’s arms. “I have to go.”

The man grabbed her arm, as if hinting at something.

Catching on, Li Muli cupped his face and pressed her lips to his, their breaths mingling.

They clung to each other, inseparable.

“A kiss for my husband. I’m off now work hard,” the girl said with a charming smile, her beautiful eyes sparkling.

Fu Chengyan let out a soft laugh from deep in his chest and replied, “A kiss for my wife.”

For a moment, it was hard to tell who was being more affectionate.

Li Muli clearly remembered that this was the period when Mu Bai was going through a low point in his life.

Mu Bai was a rising star in her previous life, a director in the entertainment industry and a new force in the business world.

His abilities were almost on par with Fu Chengyan’s.

And on this very day in her past life, when Mu Bai faced difficulties, he met Tan Yueli.

From then on, he devoted himself wholeheartedly to her, becoming her most powerful weapon in getting close to Fu Chengyan.

But in this life, with timing, location, and opportunity on her side, Li Muli was determined to seize the advantage.

Pressing her lips together, she drove to Xiping Village.

Luckily, it didn’t take long to find Mu Bai’s home.

A thin but handsome man was gently wiping the face of a woman lying in bed, his voice tender. “Xiaoxiao, does it still hurt?”

The woman’s face was pale, but she forced a smile. “It doesn’t hurt.”

The man, crouching unsteadily, trembled slightly, the towel in his hand shaking. Afraid of losing his composure, he quickly said, “Let me go change this.”

As he stepped outside, he noticed a woman standing not far away.

He recognized her the recently breakout actress.

And a talented one at that.

But it had nothing to do with him anymore.

His dreams had long been defeated by reality.

He glanced at her indifferently, then lowered his head and continued washing the towel.

Li Muli approached and asked, “Is there anything you need help with?”

“No,” Mu Bai replied with a bitter, almost mocking smile, walking away without looking back.

Human nature is inherently selfish; everything comes at a cost.

And he no longer had the capacity to bear any more costs.

All he wanted now was to spend as many days as possible with Xiaoxiao.

Li Muli pressed her lips together and followed him. Before coming, she might have simply wanted to make use of him.

But now, she couldn’t bear to witness such suffering.

She didn’t follow him further. Instead, she left a bank card and a note on the table.

The note contained the password and her contact information.

She knew he was an upright person, and she hoped he would reach out to her.

Even if he didn’t work for her, she wanted that girl to get better.

She suddenly felt a pang of sadness, forced to acknowledge the harsh truth: the world is divided into hierarchies.

Some live in luxury, indulging in food, drink, and vice.

Others fall ill but lack the means to seek treatment.

Sitting quietly in her car, lost in thought, she found the countryside breathtakingly beautiful.

Distant mountains, babbling streams, rustic houses, and wisps of smoke from chimneys, everywhere exuded a warmth of human connection.

After an unknown amount of time, the car window was tapped. Seeing the man, she invited him into the car to talk.

“I don’t understand what Miss Li means,” said the man, who had once been full of ambition but now seemed increasingly subdued by the passage of time.

Li Muli smiled faintly, her lips curling slightly. “Mrs. Mu has an early-stage malignant tumor. I hope you can take her for treatment as soon as possible.”

“What’s the reason?” The man appeared utterly dejected.

Li Muli chuckled softly, her demeanor effortlessly inspiring trust. “Because the entertainment industry needs Director Mu.”

The man gave a bitter smile and spoke self-deprecatingly, “I’m no longer the person I used to be. I’ve long lost my talent.”

Life had worn away his edges.

The girl’s expression turned serious as she spoke earnestly, “Because the you of today can surpass the you of the past.”

She seemed to possess a certain magic, just by sitting there quietly, one would unconditionally believe everything she said.

It was truly easy to be moved by her sincerity and seriousness.

“What are the conditions?”

The certainty in her eyes inexplicably drew him in.

It made him feel that this person could help him make a comeback.

“Your wife’s illness is still in its early stages. The sooner she receives treatment, the better.”

“I will help you take revenge on the person who framed you, plagiarized your work, and used you.”

“I will help you reclaim your dream of being a director.”

Each point was compelling enough on its own.

The girl’s voice still echoed in his ears, “And all I need is for you to owe me a favor.”

She stated her ambition directly and decisively.

Mu Bai’s expression shifted slightly. After a long pause, he asked, “Why do you believe in me?”

“And you might find that my favor isn’t worth much.”

Li Muli shook her head with a light laugh. “Director Mu, I trust my ability to judge people.”

The girl’s beautiful hair fluttered in the wind, exuding confidence and boldness.

It made one unconsciously want to fall for her.

Mu Bai nodded solemnly, a glimmer of hope in his eyes. “I will do my best.”

Do his best give it all he had. It was the greatest promise he could offer.

“Good.”

Act with a clear conscience, free from guilt.

After Li Muli left, Tan Yueli arrived shortly after.

Her destination was Mu Bai’s home.

She had already done her research beforehand: Mu Bai was exceptionally talented, with remarkable potential, a rare business genius.

He was more than capable of becoming Fu Chenyan’s right-hand man.

And he could also become her trusted confidant.

As long as a person has a weakness, they can be controlled.

“Hello, Mr. Mu,” Tan Yueli greeted the man as she followed him.

Mu Bai glanced at her indifferently, his tone detached. “Can I help you?”

Tan Yueli smiled apologetically and explained, “It’s like this, Mr. Mu. I’d like to ask you to make a comeback.”

Mu Bai thought to himself: Why is everyone coming to find him today?

“I’m sorry, miss, but I can’t agree to your request.”

“Whatever conditions you have, Mr. Mu, feel free to state them,” she said, still wearing a smile.

Adhering to the principle of not striking a smiling face, Mu Bai explained, “I’ve already promised another young lady.”

Tan Yueli’s expression shifted. Who had beaten her to it?

“Then, Mr. Mu, may I ask who it is?”

“I’m afraid I can’t tell you.”

Tan Yueli pressed her lips together but didn’t press further. She bid farewell to Mu Bai and left.

Being overly persistent was the quickest way to ruin someone’s impression of you.

She knew that, but when it came to Fu Chenyan, she couldn’t help herself.

She could no longer distinguish whether her feelings for him were love or an obsession born from unattainability.

Perhaps it was both.

“Baby, it’s been so long since I last held you,” a plaintive voice came through the phone.

Li Muli’s face softened with affection as she cooed gently, “Then I’ll appear right now for you to hold, okay?”

“And kisses,” the man pressed further, as if pushing his luck.

“Anything you want.”

She finally admitted that she enjoyed the moments when he clung to her holding her, kissing her, coaxing her.

She loved doing the most intimate things in the world with him.

Every moment spent with him was an unparalleled, wonderful day.

He forgave her purposeful approach.

Because he loved her.

She indulged all his requests.

Because she loved him.

In this world, only love can make people compromise.