His Beloved Treasure

Feng Fanghua was not as reserved as Jing Xianzong’s wife, so she pretended not to notice the elders’ dissatisfaction. She just felt someone was talking about her husband, and she needed to stand up for him.

Mu Zihao didn’t speak, only smiled with pursed lips while helping Feng Fanghua with her food.

Even though the two were quite old, sometimes their little habits and gestures were so intimate, like when they were passionately in love.

Perhaps even many young people’s romances couldn’t be as fervent as theirs.

Jing Xianzong’s wife sat across from them, watching their loving interaction, couldn’t help but feel envious. Jing Xianzong was rather taciturn and usually appeared quite serious, so their relationship seldom seemed so close.

If Mu Zihao and Feng Fanghua were the gentle demon and the proud young lady combo, then Jing Xianzong and his wife were the typical match of the domineering CEO and the conventional cultured lady.

The younger generations watched the interactions among the elders, each harboring their thoughts. However, the younger ones clearly had better emotional lives.

The old master of the Jing Family cleared his throat, looking at Qin Mu, who had remained silent diagonally across from him, and asked: ”Qin Family girl, aren’t you going to toast this old man on your own? You haven’t properly toasted me since you returned.”

Everyone immediately looked at the serious old master of the Jing Family, and Qin Mu looked up, full of fear.

”Mumu, your grandfather’s right. By rank, you should properly toast the old man.”

Mu Zihao, as Qin Mu’s father-in-law, kindly reminded his daughter-in-law.

Qin Mu calmed down, raised her wine glass with both hands and stood up: ”Then, I shall first punish myself with a drink! It’s my lack of manners!”

Qin Mu said this and drank a glass herself. Everyone watched quietly, keeping in their hearts the things that happened over the years, only letting them disperse slowly from their minds.

The old master of the Jing Family held his glass but did not raise it, merely looking thoughtfully at Qin Mu.

Mu Yichen sat beside Qin Mu and did not speak. He had expected this kind of scene during the family meal. Still, since the families hadn’t severed ties, these two glasses of wine seemed harmless.

Qin Mu poured herself another glass, then smiled softly, saying: ”This glass is to wish Grandpa Jing longevity and happiness every day.”

Qin Mu held the glass with both hands, then raised her head and took another drink.

The old master of the Mu Family was pleased with his granddaughter-in-law’s sensibility, his eyes unintentionally showing satisfaction.

The old master of the Jing Family did not drink but signaled with his eyes for her to sit down.

Qin Mu sat down after drinking, not daring to say much more.

”The grievances among our three families stem from the emotional issues of you young ones, so I asked Qin Mu to toast this glass, hoping you won’t be dissatisfied. However, over the years, I’ve come to understand why Yichen insisted on marrying Qin Mu, so I didn’t say anything when Xiaoqing returned home and was whisked away by you all the same night. Just one point, you two better behave properly; if any scandal comes out, don’t blame this ill-tempered old man for turning against you.”

The old master of the Jing Family wasn’t indifferent to his granddaughter’s feelings, merely feeling powerless about certain matters. Moreover, he saw clearly who loved whom and who was superfluous among the three. That’s why he chose to speak these words tonight.

Mu Yichen slightly lifted his eyes, only to look at his wine glass.

Regarding sending Jing Qing away quietly last time, Mu Yichen felt rather calm. He admitted indeed pressing his brothers to send Jing Qing on the plane, just like his mother once arranged for someone to ensure Qin Mu boarded the plane to Paris.

”We’ll be fine together!”

Qin Mu immediately declared.

Mu Yichen then turned to look at her, seeing her sincerity. He remained silent once more, merely sitting beside her as if nothing was amiss.

”Mu Yichen, you brat, you should also make a statement!”

The old master of the Jing Family addressed Mu Yichen.

Only then did Mu Yichen raise his gaze towards the old master, instantly softening his sharp eyes. Under everyone’s watch, he smiled lightly and said in a bland voice: ”Can’t say about scandals, but definitely won’t have anyone else in this lifetime.”

Qin Mu turned to look at him, quite upset.

What does he mean by can’t say about scandals?

Helian Hao pursed her lips, almost bursting into laughter. She truly admired Mu Yichen’s temperament profoundly, unable to achieve Jing Feng’s calm demeanor at all times.