A Dish Best Served Cold (The Man In Rage) novel Chapter 2005

“I can't tell you who took him. I entrusted him to people Ye Fan trusted, so you don't have to worry about him. If you are eyeing my son, then you can forget it.” Compared to the mysterious man, Qiu Mucheng trusted Li Er, Lei San, and Chen Ao more.

She agreed to go with him as she had nothing more to lose. However, she would never let that child go with a stranger.

Although he was not her own flesh and blood, their bond was strong after those few years together. The love she had for him was no different from any other mother had for her child.

She barely knew that mysterious man who had appeared out of nowhere. Although she did not mind taking the risk to go with him in the hope that she could grow to be a better partner for Ye Fan, she would never allow Qiu Mufan to do the same.

That man nearly fainted from shock when he heard the bad news, upset that he would not get to see his own grandchild.

“Forget it. It is not meant to be. The little fella will be fine there. After all, his dad is there and it is always good for a son to grow up with his own dad.” Although he was disappointed, the man did not kick up a big fuss over missing out on getting the boy. He decided to leave with only Qiu Mucheng.

Before they left, he made her take a good look around the place.

“Take one last look at this place as a commoner. When you come back again, you will be a different person and will see things differently!” he said. He knew that as people grew, their perspectives changed. He was positive her worldview would be very different in the future.

“How committed are you to your decision? There are always two sides to a coin. An opportunity comes with its fair share of hardship. It takes lots of hard work to turn a piece of metal into a sword. Similarly, a plant must endure the harsh winter before it can spring into life again in spring. I am about to take you to the top but let me forewarn you that the journey there will be tough and painful. You can still back out of it now if you wish to.” The man counseled her like a fatherly figure.

After that, as before, he stood with his hands behind his back and gazed at her intently as he waited for her reply patiently.

That time, it did not take long for Qiu Mucheng to reply. “I am ready!” she said without a hint of hesitation.

With that, she went with the man, leaving Westlake, leaving Livingsfill, and leaving Jiangbei behind.

When she turned around to take a last look at that familiar place, all she could see in her mind was her man.

Wait and see, Ye Fan. I will impress you when I come back! I will stand taller than you and have greater achievements than you. I will make sure I am always above you and will always be your boss!

Qiu Mucheng left without giving notice to anyone, so no one knew what had happened to her.

Of course, Ye Fan, who was far away in India, knew nothing about what had happened in Jiangbei.

After he ended his solitary training, Noa made him go to the mall with her to buy some clothes for Geetha.

That was but an excuse to get him to the mall. Whenever they passed a shop selling men's clothing, she would force him to go in and try on the clothes.

“That is favoritism, Noa! You said you wanted to get me nice clothes, but all you do is look at clothes for Sir!” Geetha scoffed and expressed his displeasure.

Noa gave him a loving rub on his head and consoled him. She promised to get clothes for him after they were done with Ye Fan's shopping.

Ye Fan gratefully accepted her kind arrangement. During the long period of solitary training, his grooming took a back seat, and he knew he looked disheveled and sloppy. It was about time for him to change into some new clothes.

“Oh my! You are good-looking!” Noa was stunned by the transformation a set of nice clothes did to Ye Fan. Once again, she became a little fangirl and started staring at him dreamily.

She had known him for quite a while, but during all that time, Ye Fan had always been casual in his dressing and grooming. He cared more for comfort and opted for the most basic and minimal.

He impressed people with his skills and abilities, and people did not take note of other things about him.

After a makeover by Noa, his stunning good looks was revealed.

“I am doomed...” Noa's face turned red with embarrassment upon realizing she was drooling over him. She quickly covered her face with her palm and turned away, knowing she was falling for him.

Ye Fan was puzzled by her reaction. He scratched his head in confusion. “What a strange woman.”