His Beloved Treasure

After breakfast, the old master asked, ”Today is the second day of the New Year, Mumu, you should visit your father.”

”Mm! Okay!”

Qin Mu agreed, treating it as an opportunity to take a walk.

But she hadn’t expected to run into Mu Yichen at her father’s place at noon.

She brought two gift boxes, and when Mu Yichen got out of the car, he was carrying so many bags from the trunk that she was nearly shocked to death.

As the two of them walked inside, the handle of a bag Mu Yichen was carrying broke, and his knees buckled as he tried to catch the falling items, but it was too late.

Thinking of asking Qin Mu for help, he didn’t expect her to sidestep. She only glanced at the nutritional supplements that had fallen to the ground, then continued into the house with her own bag, perfectly composed.

”The young miss is back!”

Knowing that the two of them would return today, Qin Haiming specifically asked the housekeeper to come over and help. Upon entering, Qin Mu greeted her, ”Housekeeper, Happy New Year.”

”Young miss, Happy New Year; please come in. The old master has been waiting for you for a long time,” she replied.

The housekeeper took Qin Mu’s items and was about to help her son-in-law with his, but...

”I’ll bring these inside for you.”

Mu Yichen offered, seeing the housekeeper’s flustered state.

”It would be no trouble at all,” the housekeeper quickly agreed and then led him inside.

Qin Haiming watched his daughter sitting on the couch, sipping tea, and then glanced at Mu Yichen following the housekeeper: ”Aren’t you supposed to make up quickly after fighting? Are you still not on good terms?”

He whispered this so lightly that only Qin Mu could hear it.

Qin Mu didn’t speak, just looked down at her tea cup.

”Dad, I wish you a Happy New Year,” Mu Yichen said as he approached, his tone serious.

”Happy New Year, please sit down!”

Qin Haiming gestured with his hand, and Mu Yichen went to sit next to Qin Mu.

Qin Mu instantly regretted choosing to sit on such a large couch, giving him the chance to get close, but since she was already seated, she didn’t move away.

”How about we drink a couple of shots of liquor together later?”

Though aware of the cold war between his son-in-law and daughter, Qin Haiming was still amiable.

”Sure!”

Mu Yichen consented, then turned to Qin Mu, ”Is that okay?”

Qin Mu was taken aback and looked at him with wide eyes, her gaze as if to say: Why are you asking me about your own affairs?

”Ahem! I have a bit of a sore throat these past two days, I’m going to get some pills to take. You two sit tight.”

Qin Haiming, sensing some tension between them, quickly excused himself to give them a chance to be alone.

Once Qin Haiming had left, Qin Mu put down her tea cup and prepared to stand up and move to the other side.

”Must you make it so difficult for your father?” Mu Yichen asked in a low voice as he quickly pressed his hand on her shoulders to stop her.

Qin Mu looked towards the now-empty seat where Qin Haiming had sat, then turned her eyes to him, ”Don’t touch me.”

Her gaze was sharp like a sliver of thin ice, forcing Mu Yichen to let go reluctantly.

Qin Mu hadn’t anticipated meeting him so frequently; even though he had moved out, they saw each other every day.

She feared she might suddenly lose control and slap him.

Thinking of Zhuo Wen in his arms made her want to resort to violence, to hit him until he begged for forgiveness on his knees.

But he always stopped short, never touching her bottom line, frustrating her with his reticence that prevented her from unleashing her anger.

Qin Mu bowed her head, her hands fumbled clumsily together, and accidentally touched her wedding ring; she had just gotten this large diamond ring a few days ago and cherished it deeply.

If it hadn’t been for Zhuo Wen’s unexpected incident, they might have kept the matter in the corner, and continued in love for a good while longer, at least until the festivities were over. But now...

Her eyes suddenly blurred.

Mu Yichen took out his phone and, feeling the oppressive atmosphere, turned to look at her, only to see her tear-filled eyes and reddened sockets.

Qin Haiming and the housekeeper were quietly watching from a corner and couldn’t help but ask, ”Are they quarreling?”

”Seems like it!”

The housekeeper, two years senior to Qin Haiming but with keener eyesight, replied.

”Ah, what to do? The young couple is quarreling on New Year’s.”

Qin Haiming frowned without realizing it.

”Let the son-in-law drink more later, then suggest they rest upstairs,” the housekeeper suggested, thinking of her own children.

After careful consideration, Qin Haiming nodded, ”Hmm! That’s a good idea.”

But once he agreed, he looked down at the housekeeper, ”Sister Wang, you really do have many good ideas.”

Sister Wang smiled, ”I’ll go prepare the dishes for you.”

Qin Haiming stopped worrying. When the relevant department had asked him what kind of nanny he wanted, he had insisted on someone with insight and capability. It turned out that Sister Wang was indeed competent and adaptable, especially during this incident. Qin Haiming felt satisfied with his choice and relieved that he no longer had to worry about lacking someone to give him advice.

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”Did mom and dad ask why I didn’t go home?”

Mu Yichen, having seen Qin Haiming not return for a while, guessed that Qin Haiming had intentionally left them alone to resolve their issues. Unable to bear her self-imposed discomfort, he tried to find another topic to keep the conversation going.

”They did!”

Qin Mu recalled the previous night and answered truthfully.

”What did you say?”

”I said you had an affair.”