### Chapter 345 Another Deal

### Chapter 345 Another Deal

Aju spent the entire night in the study without sleep, only dozing off on the desk when dawn approached.

By the time he returned to his room, washed up, and came downstairs, it was already nine o'clock.

Before descending, he glanced at the slightly ajar, empty room, feeling as if his heart had also become hollow.

It seemed she had already left.

Aju's lips curved bitterly as he descended the stairs.

But in the living room, he saw Xuanyuan Ming sitting on the sofa, playing with Yuangun. Hearing footsteps, Xuanyuan Ming looked up and smiled, "Aju, when did you start sleeping in?"

Aju was displeased with Xuanyuan Ming's sudden visit, but he had no mood to engage and simply ignored him, walking straight to the dining table.

Just as he was about to sit down, he noticed a slender figure in the kitchen.

Today, Yunmu still wore her white veil and a beige fluffy sweater paired with black skinny pants, looking neat and tidy. The fluffy sweater made her appear gentle and soft, completely different from the tense atmosphere of last night. She resembled a lotus swaying in the breeze, captivating to behold.

Xuanyuan Ming glanced at Aju, who was staring at Yunmu, and sighed helplessly.

When he arrived this morning and saw Yunmu's swollen eyes, he vaguely guessed that the two had quarreled.

Since his son wasn't reliable, he, as an old father, had to step in.

"Yunmu, is your soup ready?"

"It's ready." Yunmu emerged from the kitchen with a bowl of soup, not even glancing at Aju as she placed the bowl in front of Xuanyuan Ming, smiling warmly, "This is my improved medicinal soup. It's good for your health and tastes great too. Mr. Xuanyuan, please try it."

Xuanyuan Ming took a spoonful and immediately praised it.

"The taste is indeed excellent. Yunmu, your medical skills are impressive, and your cooking is superb. Whoever marries you will be incredibly fortunate..."

As he spoke, his teasing gaze swept towards Aju.

Aju's thin lips tightened, his face cold. The one who would marry her was probably Yunzhe.

Hmph, just thinking about that woman marrying another man, Aju found the breakfast in his mouth tasteless. He threw his chopsticks onto the table with a loud "slap."

The servants around them all shuddered.

Yunmu still didn't look at him, instead saying to Xuanyuan Ming, "Mr. Xuanyuan, I've finished today's acupuncture session. The next one will be in seven days. If you feel unwell again, you can contact me. Here's the latest modified prescription and some dietary restrictions I've written down. Starting today, I won't come to Ruoshui Garden anymore."

Aju's body stiffened.

She wouldn't come to Ruoshui Garden anymore?

Xuanyuan Ming was also shocked. He quickly glanced at Aju and tried to persuade her, "Why so sudden? Did that brat Aju bully you? Tell me, I'll..."

"No," Yunmu interrupted Xuanyuan Ming, "Staying here was never appropriate. I've realized that my previous thoughts were one-sided. I have things I need to do, so I don't want to waste any more time."

Xuanyuan Ming paused, then sighed and nodded, "Very well. The Yun family surely needs you. Go back. If I need anything in the future, I'll contact you."

"Thank you," Yunmu nodded, "Mr. Xuanyuan, take care. You're welcome to visit the Yun residence anytime."

"Sure," Xuanyuan Ming agreed.

After watching her finish the soup, Yunmu bid farewell and left Ruoshui Garden.

She just left like that.

Xuanyuan Ming looked at Aju, sighing helplessly, "Aju, have you really thought it through? Yunmu is a girl who means what she says. If you let her go like this, there won't be another chance."

Aju remained silent for a few seconds before getting up and chasing after her.

...

Yunmu left without taking anything Aju had prepared for her, departing with remarkable ease.

Her white sports car was still parked outside. Just as she was about to open the door, she heard steady footsteps behind her, followed by a large hand pressing against her car door.

Yunmu turned around, facing the magnified handsome face before her.

His narrow eyes were icy and piercing.

"Haven't I taken nothing from Ruoshui Garden? Are you here to search me?" Yunmu sneered.

Aju stared at her intently, "Did I give you permission to leave?"

"You've been so wary of me; there's no point in me staying. Mr. Yi, continuing this way is pointless."

Aju looked into her clear eyes, feeling increasingly frustrated.

He took out a bank card and held it in front of her, "You're the head of the Yun family. It's not right for you to treat my father without compensation. This is payment for your services. Take it."

Yunmu glanced at the embossed black card, "I don't need this money."

"I don't like owing anyone favors. Consider this payment for treating my father. We'll be even."

Even?

This man really likes settling accounts!

He wants to settle everything between them, leaving no ties whatsoever.

Coldness seeped into her beautiful eyes as she grabbed the black card, smiling mockingly, "Fine, consider this a transaction. Your payment, Mr. Yi, I accept. Goodbye!"

Then, she turned, got into her car, and drove away.

Yijue stood there, caught off guard.

In his twenty-something years of life, he had never felt so flustered.

He clearly wanted to keep her, so why did he end up pushing her away?

But perhaps it was for the best. Since she took his money, she would still come to treat Xuanyuan Ming, and they could never truly part ways.

Yet, why did his heart feel hollow, bitter, and painful as he watched her leave...

...

After leaving Ruoshui Garden, Yun Mu headed straight to school.

Upon arriving at South City University, she noticed that everyone seemed to be looking at her with an odd, intense gaze.

When she reached the bulletin board, she was even more stunned to see numerous photos of her playing the piano on stage.

"What's going on?" she asked Ji Shu, who was standing nearby.

"What do you think? You've gone viral!" Ji Shu snorted sarcastically, then looked at Yun Mu in surprise, "You... Your eyes aren't blind anymore?"

"You're the one who's blind!" Yun Mu pointed at the photos, "Why does it say my name on these? How did they know it was me playing the piano?"

Ji Shu rolled her eyes, "Of course I announced it. I, Ji Shu, don't need to claim your credit. So I told everyone on the school forum that you were the one who played the piano last night. Now, you're famous, and everyone calls you the Piano Goddess."

What?

"Are you crazy?" Yun Mu was displeased. She was the head of the Yun family; teaching here was already outrageous enough. Now, being called the Piano Goddess—how embarrassing!