She thought she had been on this search for a while now.
Because she had already moved out of the Mu Family.
Around noon, Helian Hao came to find her, and Qin Mu mentioned to her the matter of the Yang Family matriarch. Helian Hao frowned upon hearing it, "Which Yang Family matriarch? The Yang Family of Western City?"
"She came to you for a dress design?"
"How did she find you? She has good relationships with the women of the Jing Family and the Qin Family. Moreover, she even took in Jing Qing as her goddaughter two years ago."
Xiaomei brought in desserts and tea from outside, and seeing Qin Mu and Helian Hao sitting in the couch with heavy expressions, she couldn’t help but ask, "Is everything okay?"
Qin Mu lifted her eyes and responded subconsciously.
Right after Xiaomei left, Helian Hao turned to look at her deep in thought and said, "Have you signed a contract with her? You should break it off quickly; she definitely means to harm you."
She said calmly, watching Helian Hao’s anxious expression.
Helian Hao was puzzled.
"The money has already been transferred!"
"And what’s meant to come will always find a way. In Rongcheng, I am passive. I only have to react to moves as they come!"
As she said this, Qin Mu stood up and walked to the window, frowning slightly as she looked outside.
She always felt that there was something off about the Yang Family matriarch and had not expected that she was indeed involved with certain people.
However, as long as she truly intended to prepare a gown for her husband’s birthday celebration, Qin Mu didn’t have much reason to refuse. At worst, she’d just follow each step closely.
Helian Hao asked her if she wanted to give Jing Feng a heads-up to check if this was related to Jing Qing, but Qin Mu declined.
Because if Jing Qing was so obedient to Jing Feng, she wouldn’t keep picking fights with her.
That evening, Mu Yichen came to take her and her daughter back to the apartment. Qin Mu, leading Huanhuan, stood at the door to see Xiaomei and the others off before addressing him, "Why have you come again?"
Qin Mu had barely said a word when Xiaomei, who had gotten into the car, reached out to wave goodbye to Huanhuan.
Huanhuan also raised her hand and waved, while Xiaomei didn’t forget to wink at her playfully, making Qin Mu want to hurl her high heels straight into her mouth.
Since buying the car, she had rarely driven it; it seemed to have become communal property instead.
"Of course I had to come. I couldn’t let you and your daughter live on takeout. Get in the car; I’ve already bought groceries and will make your favorite dishes tonight."
Upon hearing those words, Huanhuan couldn’t help but go down the steps first, then turned back when she realized her mother wasn’t following.
Qin Mu sighed helplessly, looking at her daughter’s pure, wide eyes, she really didn’t have the heart to feed her daughter synthetic meat when beef was available. Reluctantly, she followed him into the car.
After getting back, he put the fresh ingredients in the kitchen and called out to Qin Mu.
"You sit here and wait for me, I need to see what your father wants."
Upon hearing his voice, Qin Mu looked inside, instructing her daughter and turning on the TV to the animation channel before heading to the kitchen.
Qin Mu curiously asked him, grabbing the door frame.
"After this, it’s Jing Feng’s birthday. You’re coming with me."
"Jing Feng’s birthday? Doesn’t that mean it’s also Jing Qing’s birthday?"
Qin Mu asked, looking at the man who had started washing vegetables. She didn’t like such occasions.
"Yes, so we both need to go."
He replied, swiftly washing the vegetables and setting them aside.
"Why? We don’t have a good relationship with them."
"But Jing Qing will be there. Are you comfortable with others pairing her with me?"
He turned to glance at her, and Qin Mu moved, standing inside the door, pondering his words.
Indeed, those messy people did enjoy coupling him with Jing Qing.
But she had already said all kinds of harsh words to him—why should she care so much?
She had long told herself not to concern herself with his affairs, even if it made her heart sour.
Qin Mu still didn’t want to go. The last time the Jing Family patriarch had a birthday, she had almost faced embarrassment; and as for Jing Qing... she didn’t intend to give her that satisfaction.
She was distracted, and Mu Yichen had to call out to her a couple of times before she finally snapped back to reality.
"I don’t want to go!"
She muttered and then turned around to leave, trying not to show too much attitude.
Mu Yichen suddenly felt like he had no strength to continue cooking. Couldn’t this woman just cooperate with him for once?
Later on, Mu Yichen explained that Jing Feng wasn’t actually fond of celebrating his birthday, but because the family indulged their daughter, they always held a large celebration for her, and so the son naturally partook as well.
Besides, as twins, they had always been the pride of the Jing Family. How could the Jing Family miss the opportunity to show off their children?