Chapter 1988 Expectations (IV)

There were rare times when Mu Da really felt that he didn't understand her thoughts.

Seeing his helpless look, Xi Xiaye couldn't help but smile and looked away from him.

"After all these years, I still can't act in front of you. Even I can't stand being so pretentious. Mom said that she was like this in front of Dad before, and every time she wanted to behave like a girl, , I am always praised by my father."

Xi Xiaye couldn't help but smile on her face when she remembered the little things she had said to Zhuang Shurong before.

"Mom is still telling you this?"

Mu Yuchen glanced at her in surprise. In his impression, his mother, Zhuang Shurong, was such a noble and rigorous person, and she was also relatively cold-hearted. Normally, he wouldn't say such a thing, right?

Moreover, the matter between her and Mu Tangchuan seemed to be so ordinary. There was nothing to say. Mu Tangchuan usually respected her and would seek her opinion on many things.

That is what people call the kind of couple who treat each other with respect.

"Of course, otherwise I can't tell you?"

Xi Xiaye looked at him proudly.

"To be honest, I always feel that it's a pity for my mother. She obviously loved her previous career so much, but now she has made such a sacrifice for us and this family. If it were placed on me, I think I might You may not have such courage.”

Xi Xiaye said with emotion, "I think mom is the most sensible and elegant woman in the world. She knows what she wants better than anyone else. I admire her in love, family, and even career." the opinion of."

"Is it really as good as you say?"

Mu Yuchen didn't expect that Xi Xiaye thought so highly of Zhuang Shurong.

"Of course, everyone's way of living is different, and I can't ask for anything in a mother's way."

"I was worried before that you and mom wouldn't get along, after all, your temperaments..."

Mu Yuchen now felt a little ridiculous for his worries.

"In the future, if you can be like mom, the children will definitely feel relieved."

"Anyway, I won't be a bad mother-in-law."

Xi Xiaye narrowed his eyes at him.

Mu Yuchen chuckled and finally said nothing more.

…

Sunshine New City, Qi Qiming's residence.

Dongfang Liuyun rushed over after work. When Qi Lei picked up the two children, Dongfang Liuyun was preparing dinner in the kitchen.

When he saw these two children, Qi Qiming could not hide his excitement, and his tense face rarely showed some relief.

The two children are also very sensible. Mu Zirui has been with Shen Yue for a long time and his chess skills have improved a lot, so he just played chess with Qi Qiming while Qi Weier watched from the side.

Qi Lei poured warm water for the two children. Seeing that they were focused on playing, there was a little softness in his dark eyes, so he simply stopped disturbing them and went to the kitchen to help Dongfang Liuyun with the housework.

"Why don't you stay with them?"

In the kitchen, Dongfang Liuyun, who was busy, saw Qi Lei walking in and asked in surprise.

"They are playing chess with Old Man Qi. This kid Xiao Rui doesn't know how to play. I was worried that they wouldn't get used to it, but I didn't expect that they could talk to Old Man Qi in just a few words."

Qi Lei smiled.

Hearing this, Dongfang Liuyun also paused for a while, then smiled and said, "Xiao Rui is a very smart child. Mu Yuchen and Xia Ye taught them well, especially Wei'er."

Dongfang Liuyun had known about Qi Weier's situation before. To reach this point now, this brave little girl has endured a lot.

"Does she have some impressions about her parents?"

Thinking of this, Dongfang Liuyun asked with some worry.

"At that time, Wei'er was already sensible and knew something about it. This incident must not be a shadow in the child's heart. I also have a big responsibility for the deaths of Qi Feng and Ling Sha. "

Speaking of these things, Qi Lei felt an unspeakable depression in his heart for no reason, "I just hope that she can live a simpler and happier life. We also need to give her some proper guidance. I believe that she will not Become like her parents."

"What exactly is Qi Feng..."

Dongfang Liuyun's tone contained a hint of probing.

Qi Lei took a deep breath and calmed down for a long time before continuing with his movements, "He knew that he could not escape that disaster, so he committed suicide by taking poison and died in my arms. Originally, I was I thought I was a little numb after seeing this, but..."

"It's really hard to let go of certain things. People always become stronger or weaker because of their emotions. Since you can't resist, you just have to let nature take its course."

Dongfang Liuyun sighed softly, his voice fell, and he continued to stir-fry the vegetables in the pot.

"When I went over to pick up the children just now, I ran into Mu Yuchen and Xi Xiaye who were also saying they were going to pick them up."

"Why don't you invite them over to have dinner together?"

Dongfang Liuyun asked.

"Rather than asking them to come over for dinner, I think Mu Yuchen would be more willing for me to grant them the opportunity to have a candlelight dinner together."

Qi Lei said with a teasing smile.

"It sounds like you can read other people's thoughts."

"Express your admiration? How good is my mind-reading ability?"

"Come on! Wash the dishes quickly!"

"As you command!"

…

After nearly half an hour, dinner was finally ready. The sky outside had long gone silent.

When Qi Lei came out of the kitchen with the meal, he heard Mu Zirui's hesitant and dissatisfied voice from the living room from a distance--

"Grandpa Qi, it's wrong for you to do this. A chess player cannot regret his move. You must have the courage to spend a lot of money. My dad said that you can only give in to a little woman if the one sitting in front of you is a little woman. I regard you as a very strong opponent. Isn't that right, Wei'er?"

"Xiao Rui, can't you just give in to grandpa for these two pieces?"

Qi Qiming's slow voice also came over, and there was some flattering in his tone!

Yes, it was that flattering tone!

"Xiao Rui, just give grandpa two pieces. Mom also said that we should respect the elderly and love the young. When we take the subway, we should give up our seats to grandpa and grandma..."

Qi Wei'er's low voice also came over.

Then, after hearing a few people being quiet, Mu Zirui at the back said helplessly, "Okay, since you are my grandfather, I will let you win. Grandpa Qi, I will not do it again. Your chess character is really low..."

"That's right, Xiaorui, even if you let him win two pieces, he can't win! Grandpa, you better be ready to let us ride on your horse!"

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