Chapter 2331: 671: Ten Million Miles in Pursuit of My Wife (3)
Chapter 2331: Chapter 671: Ten Million Miles in Pursuit of My Wife (3)
“He merely appears pitiful on the surface, but in reality…”
Qin Mu glanced at the man next to her, then shut her mouth.
“In reality, how?”
Mu Yichen pressed relentlessly.
“In reality, there’s truly no one more pitiful than you, President Mu, alright?”
Qin Mu was helpless, but dared not say he wasn’t pitiful.
Mu Yichen…
The old man was especially happy tonight because it had been a long time since the house was this lively.
Qin Mu was also very happy because she wasn’t with Feng Fanghua now, so she felt relaxed.
However, upstairs, the atmosphere was a bit awkward.
Feng Fanghua appeared very close to Chen Xiaoyi, but Chen Xiaoyi, on her part, seemed somewhat distant with Feng Fanghua.
“I was hoping you’d come have dinner, are you being distant with your aunt? Or is it because of Qin Mu?”
Feng Fanghua lightly inquired about Chen Xiaoyi’s mood.
“Not at all! Aunt treats me well; why would I be distant with her? And I also really admire Qin Mu, it’s just that I had already arranged to meet with Lun Yun. When you’re better, I’ll definitely come to keep you company for a meal.”
Chen Xiaoyi spoke tactfully, but really didn’t want to disturb Feng Fanghua during this time.
“Xiaoyi! Aunt knows it’s a bit difficult for you, but still wants to ask you this favor, please promise me to come every day to accompany aunt, talk for a while, alright?”
Feng Fanghua could see Chen Xiaoyi’s thoughts but also noticed that Chen Xiaoyi was a soft-hearted girl, hence she pulled her along to plead.
“Aunt, why is that? With Qin Mu here, it’s inappropriate to have other girls coming to the house frequently, especially since there were some not-so-good rumors between me and Yichen.”
Chen Xiaoyi asked Feng Fanghua perplexedly. She was indeed confused; Feng Fanghua seemed to dislike Qin Mu, yet she had heard many say their mother-in-law and daughter-in-law relationship was very good.
“Precisely because she is here, that’s why I called you!”
Feng Fanghua didn’t hide.
Chen Xiaoyi thought it over; she didn’t dare agree immediately, saying she’d think about it and come when convenient, but definitely wouldn’t stay for dinner.
Later, Chen Xiaoyi went downstairs, and the laughter emanating from the living room made her a bit envious as she walked over.
“Grandpa! President Mu! Mrs. Mu!”
Chen Xiaoyi greeted with a smile.
Qin Mu and Lun Yun glanced up, but only Mu Yichen looked a bit stiff, his gaze fixed on Qin Mu.
“Had a good chat? Come and sit!”
Qin Mu said, patting the spot next to her, just not too far from Mu Yichen.
“You young folks chat, I’ll head back to my room first!”
The old man saw he couldn’t join the conversation among the young people, so stood up and left.
After he left, the large living room became even more lively.
The maid brought a new cup of tea for Chen Xiaoyi; she didn’t dare sit in the old man’s spot, sitting as if on pins next to Mu Yichen, then looked at Qin Mu and whispered: “Aunt asked me to come over these days to keep her company.”
Her gaze indicated she was seeking Qin Mu’s approval.
Qin Mu’s long eyelashes fluttered, then she smiled slightly, looked at Mu Yichen, and said, “Then you should come!”
Chen Xiaoyi looked at her in confusion, feeling even more conflicted.
If Qin Mu just said a word for her not to come, she wouldn’t have come; she didn’t want to come.
She still remembered the day she went to find Mu Yichen; Mu Yichen had told her he didn’t want to see her again. Yet because of Feng Fanghua’s repeated invitations, she remained anxious. In Rongcheng, the person she dared not offend the most was Mu Yichen.
Even her parents, knowing Mu Yichen and Qin Mu hadn’t divorced yet, told Chen Xiaoyi to cut off ties with Mu Yichen.
But now…
“Xiaoyi is truly sincere, she doesn’t want to be a third party between you two. Don’t scare her like that; look how tense she is!”
Lun Yun understood Chen Xiaoyi and spoke up for her.
Chen Xiaoyi nodded, “Lun Yun is right, please don’t misunderstand me; I’m absolutely not someone who likes to ruin families as a third party.”
Chen Xiaoyi spoke earnestly, and Qin Mu understood well.
“I know! But since you have some fate with my mother-in-law, perhaps you could help me out. These days I have to take care of her, she’s very unwilling, always having conflicts with me. If you come to visit, she’ll be better, and I’ll have some time to breathe. When she’s healed, I’ll definitely thank you properly, alright?”
Qin Mu nodded, indicating her understanding and made a proposal.
Chen Xiaoyi was initially a bit stunned, then smiled after a while, “Then I understand. But for now, can I not sit here anymore?”