Whispers to the Soul: Surrendering to Love Snare-Chapter 821 - 840: Lin Mubai Is Angry

Xi Shaoqi did not respond to the opposing party’s question at all; he merely conveyed a warning through his cold gaze: "A grown Man, why are you so cowardly?"

Frightened by him, yet mocked for being timid, Lan Luo felt even more wronged than Dou E. However, he dared not retort, knowing his brother so well after all these years. From the other’s every move and word, he could perceive this person’s mood, like now; he sensed Xi Shaoqi was in a particularly foul mood. Although the reason was unclear, he felt it best to play along and not provoke him easily—it was the wisest option.

Feeling stifled inside, Lan Luo obediently answered the other party’s query: "It’s still An Yuya talking by herself. Mu Bai’s also acting strange today; he’s been silent from the start, not saying a word. Could he be upset?"

Regarding Lan Luo’s speculation, the ever-silent Xi Shaoqi merely cast a sidelong glance, showing no inclination to explain.

For the Man on the stage, Xi Shaoqi might understand him better than others. Though they appeared dissimilar externally, their characters were quite alike, so he could completely envision what the Man was thinking now—likely about the cicada pursued by the mantis, followed by the sparrow. When An Yuya’s words run dry, that’s when he’ll make his move.

Just as this thought crossed Xi Shaoqi’s mind, it became reality instantly.

The always silent Lin Mubai spoke up when An Yuya had no words left to harangue. His voice remained cold and detached as ever, making it hard for others to grasp his true thoughts, and leaving them unsure if he was affected.

"Miss An, have you finished speaking?" Lin Mubai’s voice was clear and stern, not as furiously angry as imagined.

Only Lan Xinxixi and the others knew in their hearts: "It’s over, it’s over; Lin Mubai is angry, and the consequences are severe."

Lin Ze and Lan Yiqing felt similarly; as parents, they probably understood their son best in this world. And just now, with those words spoken, they instantly realized their son was in a bad mood—someone’s going to be in trouble.

But as a mother, Lan Yiqing was still worried her son might go too far, so she tugged at her husband’s sleeve: "Husband, should we step in?"

Lin Ze smiled and shook his head: "No need. Don’t you know your son well enough? He can handle it."

As her husband affirmed it calmly, Lan Yiqing’s worry settled back into her heart, allowing her to continue watching the scene with relish.

Before dealing with An Yuya, Lin Mubai first turned his head, casting a gentle gaze upon his wife’s lovely face: "Wife, are you tired? Rest for a while; I’ll handle some matters."

With those words from her Man, An Nan knew instantly he wasn’t influenced by An Yuya’s chatter; her heart eased, her worry lifted. She nodded slightly, confidently entrusting everything to him, while she sat down to rest. Ever since becoming pregnant, she truly felt her body waning; standing for a bit longer frequently left her feeling wearied.

After arranging for his wife’s comfort, Lin Mubai finally had time to notice the already exasperated woman beneath the stage.