Mu Zihao suddenly remembered something and looked at his son and daughter-in-law, "Right, according to our local customs, you two should visit the Mayor of Qin City to deliver some gifts before the New Year. Are you planning to go in person, or do you plan to send someone else?"
"Dad, isn’t that just disgusting? Why send any gifts? After being driven out for so many years..."
When Mu Qingxin heard what Mu Zihao said, she felt it was too formal and also too insincere. How could Qin Mu possibly want to give gifts?
"You little kids should not interrupt arbitrarily."
Feng Fanghua reminded her.
"Please, I’m only two months younger than that girl, and we both are mothers. Why call me a little child?"
Mu Qingxin hated it most when others called her young, clearly, she had a man and was a mother.
"You... can’t you just talk less?"
At that moment, Feng Fanghua deeply understood what it meant to be incessantly annoyed by your own daughter at home, though truly worrying about her when she was not around.
"Alright, alright, let’s have a good New Year. No one lose their temper, but as for the matter of bringing gifts to your maternal family during the New Year, you young couple should make the trip."
The elder pondered for a moment and then said in a heavy tone.
Mu Yichen didn’t say anything but just looked up at the elder.
"Whatever happened in the past is over now. Girl, since you have come back and are looking to turn over a new leaf, you have to be able to swallow this."
So, that day she stood with Mu Yichen in the Qin Family’s living room.
Some were happy, and some were not. Qin Mingzhu, dressed beautifully, came down from upstairs, humming a tune and carrying her purse, ready to go out with friends for a meal when she saw Qin Mu and Mu Yichen standing by the sofa.
Qin Haiming also came down from upstairs and said as he walked over and sat down.
Qin Mu stood there, not willing to sit down, and Mu Yichen gave her a glance and said in a low voice, "Okay!"
Qin Mu subconsciously looked up at him, then remembering their purpose, followed him to sit down.
Qin Mingzhu’s mouth was wide open, seemingly shocked by Qin Mu’s actions. She wanted to call out to Qin Mu but then thought better of it and walked over to sit down, whispering, "Brother-in-law!"
Mu Yichen looked up at her and then gave a slight smile, "Good!"
But it was Qin Haiming who sat there very calmly, "Smoke?"
Mu Yichen glanced at Qin Mu before saying again, "Quit recently."
Qin Haiming looked up at Mu Yichen, looking curiously at him.
"We’re trying for a child."
Mu Yichen sat on the sofa with his legs crossed, holding Qin Mu’s hand as he spoke.
Qin Haiming laughed heartily, "Haha, that’s great news! You two really should have another child."
Qin Mu didn’t know why Qin Haiming was so happy but felt somewhat satisfied when she looked at Qin Mingzhu’s slightly pale face.
"Don’t you have a child already? Why have another?"
Qin Mingzhu muttered.
"You should be offering your blessings that your sister is having a child."
Qin Haiming immediately said.
The maid brought in tea, and Qin Haiming directed, "Could you pour tea for your sister and brother-in-law?"
Qin Mingzhu thought she had misheard.
"All you know is to go out and eat, eat, eat. Why can’t you be as comforting as your sister, despite being my daughter?"
Qin Haiming sighed looking at her unseemly behavior.
Qin Mingzhu’s eyes were practically popping out. Her father was actually asking her to learn from that woman?
Qin Mingzhu called out in discontent, wanting to act coquettishly but also adoring Mu Yichen, so she held back.
"Pour tea for your sister and brother-in-law first, then we’ll talk."
Mu Yichen suddenly whispered a reminder.
Qin Mingzhu reluctantly squatted beside the coffee table to pour their tea.
Qin Haiming watched Qin Mingzhu pour the tea, thinking his daughter was far from being well-behaved but didn’t say more.
"Where’s your mother? Why hasn’t she come down yet?"
"Mom said she would be down in a moment."
After Qin Mingzhu poured the tea, she returned to her seat and replied sullenly.
"Here she comes, here she comes, oh, we have a distinguished guest in our house today."
Zhang Rujia, dressed in an expensive cheongsam, came down from upstairs. The first thing she noticed was Qin Mu sitting on her sofa, and a chill rose in her heart. But no sooner had she finished speaking than she saw Mu Yichen sitting beside her, and she instantly walked down with a smile.
"The young master Yichen is here too! Today really is a blessed day for us."
Saying this, Zhang Rujia walked over and sat beside Qin Haiming, immediately composing herself.
"The patriarch sent us to see Mayor Qin, and we also want to thank the Mayor for looking after Mumu since her return."