Mu Shi was feeling unwell, so when Xu Shan offered to drive him, he didn't insist. The car was parked in the underground parking garage. Mu Shi and the others took the elevator down. When they arrived at the basement floor, they saw Doctor Cheng holding a phone, as if he was making a call, just as the elevator doors opened.

Cheng Mu looked up and saw the two of them. His brows and eyes relaxed, and he smiled instantly. He put down his phone and hung up the call. Reluctantly shifting his gaze away from Xu Shan, he said to Mu Shi, "What a coincidence, I was just calling you. Don't leave yet. Last time, we didn't finish our meal on my birthday, remember? So tonight, we'll make up for it. I've already made reservations at the restaurant!"

After stepping out of the elevator, Xu Shan has been walking behind Mu Shi. He has been keeping his head down and his ears slightly red ever since he saw Cheng Mu. This makes Cheng Mu even more itchy with curiosity.

Mu Shi took a good look at Cheng Mu, who walked over to Xu Shan's side very self-consciously, and said meaningfully, "Treat us to a meal? I don't want to be a third wheel."

What are you saying!" Cheng Mu glanced at Xu Shan and quickly stepped forward, hooking his hand around Mu Shi's neck, pulling him forward, and whispered in his ear, "Are we still brothers? Always causing trouble! I haven't settled the score with you for calling Xu Shan away during our last meal!"

Cheng Mu felt depressed when he thought about that incident. It was not easy for him to come up with an excuse for his own birthday, just so that he could arrange to meet Xu Shan alone. But as luck would have it, before they could finish their meal, that annoying brat, Mu Shi, suddenly called Xu Shan and said there was an urgent matter at the company and asked him to go back and help. Xu Shan, being the obedient sweetheart he was, immediately left without even finishing his meal. As a result, all the plans for their afternoon date that had been carefully arranged went down the drain.

"I didn't know he went with you," Mu Shi began pretending to be confused.

"I don't care, halfway through just tell them you have something and can't go, let the two of us go together," Cheng Mu said, patting Mu Shi's shoulder, "Help me out, Mu Zong, hmm?"

Mu Shi clicked his tongue.

"Alright! Let's agree on that then!" Cheng Mu let go of her hand and turned around, walking towards Xu Shan with a cheerful smile, "Xu Shan, you can ride in my car. Mu Shi will follow behind us."

"Ah?" Xu Shan looked up and glanced at Mu Shi, then turned to Cheng Mu, hesitatingly saying, "But Mr. Mu is feeling unwell today... Maybe I should go with him."

You and him together? No way!

Cheng Mu inwardly complained, but his expression remained gentle and peaceful. "I see... So, what does Manager Mu think?"

Cheng Shi blinked her eyes. (Mu Shi: Sorry, I thought your eye was twitching.) Mu Zong, you understand what I mean, right?

Mu Shi's mouth twitched slightly, and he smiled at Xu Shan, who believed everything, "Hmm... I'm not feeling well, so I won't go. You guys go ahead and have a good time."

"Ah? That's such a pity. Can't you endure it for a little longer?" Cheng Mu said before Xu Shan spoke, placing a hand on Xu Shan's shoulder. He smiled at Mu Shi in a way that didn't seem like he actually felt any pity, resembling a sly fox.

Mu Shi raised an eyebrow and said, "But it's not impossible to give it a try..."

"Don't, don't, don't! It's best for you to go back and rest early if you're not feeling well. Why force yourself? I'll make it up to you next time! Alright, alright, Xu Shan, let's go. Goodbye, Mr. Mu!" Cheng Mu, fearing that Mu Shi would play tricks again, quickly hugged the somewhat confused Xu Shan and walked towards their parking spot.

"Ah? Wait... I..."

Can't wait any longer! If we wait any longer, the restaurant will give away the reservation I made to someone else! Let's go quickly!

Mu Shi watched as Cheng Mu led Xu Shan away, and the corners of his mouth curved slightly. He then turned around and walked towards his own parking space.