"Whether Jing Feng knows about this matter, you guys decide."
Qin Mu didn’t understand why the old master hadn’t mentioned her marriage with Mu Yichen to Jing Feng. Logically speaking, the first person the old master should have told was Jing Feng. Jing Feng’s relationship with Mu Yichen was truly extraordinary, yet Jing Feng didn’t seem to know anything at all.
Just like some people, she also couldn’t figure it out.
"I’m also about to get married to Jing Feng soon, so how about the four of us have a meal together? Just the four of us without anyone else."
Helian Hao felt that there were some things the four of them should candidly talk about.
"Then, shall I ask Mu Yichen?"
"Yeah, I’ll give Jing Feng a call."
The two women discussed, and then each went to call their respective men.
As a result, the two couples got together that evening, not in a restaurant but in a private dining room.
The atmosphere was truly eerie.
Helian Hao, frightened, leaned toward the woman in front and whispered, "Hey, do you feel there’s a bit of a smell of gunpowder?"
Qin Mu already regretted having this meal together!
It was clear that Jing Feng, who knew the truth, was very annoyed.
"Who’s going to order?"
Helian Hao whispered.
As the two men glared at each other and remained silent, Helian Hao immediately added, "Shall we two order then? Should we get you guys some white liquor?"
Jing Feng turned to look at her, "What are you trying to do?"
"To get drunk so it’s easier to start a fight, huh."
Helian Hao said and then nervously glanced at Jing Feng.
"We don’t need to drink to have a fight!"
"I’m just trying to liven things up."
Helian Hao said and immediately bit her own lip.
Jing Feng, exasperated, forgave her; usually a clever girl, she too had her moments of silliness.
Mu Yichen glanced at the two women and uttered a word, and then they really started ordering.
They didn’t need to consider what the men liked to eat, ordering what they loved instead.
Qin Mu later still ordered a soup, fearing that someone might hurt their stomach by drinking too much.
"So now, only a few people are aware of your marriage, right? Me and Xiaohao, the Mu Family elders, and the old master, maybe my parents at the most!"
Jing Feng thought that the old master would probably tell his parents about Mu Yichen’s marriage to Qin Mu as soon as they returned from a business trip.
"Why not Jing Qing?" Helian Hao curiously asked him.
"My grandfather will probably be afraid she’ll be too heartbroken, so he’d keep it a secret until she comes back from filming abroad."
However, Jing Qing wouldn’t be able to return from this filming trip within three months, so she definitely wouldn’t know for the time being.
"What about the other brothers? Are you going to keep it a secret for now?"
Jing Feng asked, looking at Mu Yichen and then at Qin Mu.
Jing Feng always felt that it was Qin Mu who had the final say in this matter.
"Let nature take its course."
It was Mu Yichen who spoke.
Qin Mu also felt it was best to let nature take its course, so she didn’t say anything further.
One would have thought that this dinner would be extremely perilous, yet it went on as usual.
Apart from some initial hostility, the two men were stable throughout, prompting Helian Hao to lean in towards Qin Mu’s ear, "Something’s off with them."
"Could it be those two are the real couple?"
Helian Hao, shocked, covered her mouth and stared wide-eyed at the woman who made such a remark; Qin Mu just raised her eyebrows at her and then started serving her food without saying another word.
Later, Helian Hao’s eyes kept lingering on the two men, as if every single action of theirs was proving that their relationship was not so simple.
"So, you’re not planning to have a wedding ceremony in the near future?"
"We’re still missing a flower boy."
President Mu glanced at Mrs. Mu and replied.
Jing Feng and Helian Hao issued their doubtful voices at the same time.
Mu Yichen couldn’t help but laugh at how well-matched the two of them looked, while Qin Mu covered her face helplessly with her hands. What was she to do with Mr. Mu?
"Actually, wanting a ring bearer isn’t difficult to talk about. I reckon Mu Qingxin has probably grown even bigger than Huanhuan these past few years. Now I finally understand what you meant when you previously mentioned getting married together—no wonder you agreed so readily back then."
Jing Feng still felt somewhat uneasy about this matter. Initially, he had thought that the marriage Mu Yichen spoke of was with Jing Qing and that the relationship between Mu Yichen and Qin Mu was just for fun, with Jing Qing being his life partner. Who would have known...
After finishing the meal, Jing Feng and Helian Hao left first. Jing Feng subconsciously wrapped his arm around Helian Hao, who continued to size him up tilting his head, to the point where Jing Feng’s whole body felt numb.
At the hotel entrance, Qin Mu looked up at the man next to her: "Your sister had a child out of wedlock too?"
"Only you would believe that."
Mu Yichen saw his woman’s gossiping spirit coming on and wrapped his arms around her as they got into their car.
On the way, Qin Mu asked with a laugh, "Are you jealous? Which unlucky man snatched away Mu Qingxin?"
"That kid better not come to Rongcheng, or I’ll break his damn legs."
Mr. Mu proclaimed generously, causing Qin Mu to laugh uncontrollably while hugging his arm.
Imagine if she too had a brother, how handsome he would be.
Perhaps Huanhuan couldn’t have a brother, but maybe a younger brother or sister...
No, no, no, how could she entertain such a foolish thought?
She resolutely shouldn’t think about such things.
Qin Mu subconsciously rested her forehead against his shoulder, reminding herself not to think about it.
Because of her actions, Mu Yichen had no choice but to lower his head: "What are you thinking about?"
"Nothing, just thinking about how long it would take for the garment factory to start operations if we begin now."
Mu Yichen smiled and didn’t answer her again. Perhaps because it was late, their car smoothly returned to the Mu Family home.
After returning, Mrs. Mu headed straight for her daughter’s room. Seeing her daughter already fast asleep, she kissed her forehead and then sat by the bed, not wanting to leave.
Mr. Mu stood by: "Mrs. Mu, you should go back to your own room now."
"Can I stay a bit longer? I’m at work all day, and when I come back, it’s so late. I haven’t had time to properly accompany her."
Mrs. Mu earnestly made her request.
"Really? Didn’t you accompany her yesterday? Or was it the day before that you didn’t?"
Mrs. Mu felt quite helpless towards Mr. Mu’s literal-mindedness and was eventually, dejectedly, led by Mr. Mu back to the master bedroom.
Feng Fanghua and Mu Zihao were still watching TV downstairs. Seeing the two upstairs returning to their rooms, they couldn’t help but sigh: "Your son, he’s really bewitched."
"There’s nothing wrong with a man being devoted."
Feng Fanghua thought to herself, I raised him from a young age, but he doesn’t seem to have that much affection for me.
"It’s his blessing to have someone to love, certainly better than searching for half a lifetime before settling for someone, right?"
"All you have is useless talk. Can’t you think about me for once? He may have someone to love now, but it leaves a mother’s heart feeling quite sour."
"I only know that those women who don’t receive love from their husbands are the ones who place all their hopes on their children. I love you so much; can’t you pay more attention to me?"
Mu Zihao expressed his frustration.
Returning to the room, Mu Yichen seemed as if he were drunk with excitement: "Tonight, you have to make sure I’m entirely satisfied."
"Can you show a little conscience? When have I not satisfied you? I’m almost at the point of taking my own bones apart for your amusement."
"Those bones were always mine to begin with."
"Shall we have a son?"
Qin Mu felt as though she was hallucinating, her hands weakly grasping the wall as she struggled to catch her breath.
"Wait till our son grows up and can be our ring bearer. By then, I promise I’ll get you to walk down the aisle with me willingly and contentedly."
Just like his love for Mrs. Mu.
Qin Mu didn’t respond but suddenly braced herself against the wall to stand firmly, then turned and hugged him again.
If saying yes to him was too difficult, then loving him—at least that was easy.