Chapter 2419 - 689: Return (7) Second Update

Chapter 2419: Chapter 689: Return (7) Second Update

Qiao Yi...

Zhao Huai was secretly pleased, luckily he didn’t say anything.

"Cough cough! What’s up with you today, still calling me Brother Qin?"

Old Qin felt a bit uneasy, his hairs stood on end, laughing intermittently.

Mu Yichen glanced at him and snorted a laugh: "Thanks for your concern, shouldn’t I be calling you brother?"

"I was wrong, I was wrong alright, I shouldn’t be concerned about you, I should be concerned about Zhao Huai, how have you been lately, Huai brother? Missing your brother?"

"Old Qin, if you keep this up, I really can’t finish this meal!"

Zhao Huai finally spoke, trying to hold back nausea.

Old Qin...

Mu Yichen couldn’t help but chuckle, although Mrs. Mu was still a bit naughty now, but... they slept together last night, when she was awake, she knew he was in their bed.

Whenever Mu Yichen thought of this, he felt refreshed, as if he had endless energy that needed to be expended quickly.

Mu Yichen had things to do in the afternoon, so he called the Mu Family’s butler to help pick up Chengcheng and Huanhuan from school, so when Qin Mu came downstairs and saw the elder behind Huanhuan and Chengcheng, she was surprised and delighted.

"Would you like to come in and sit for a while?"

Qin Mu gestured invitingly with both hands and asked softly.

"No need! Young Master said your health isn’t good lately, you should rest well."

The kindly butler softly advised Qin Mu.

Qin Mu nodded: "Okay! I will!"

"Also, Young Madam, Madam wants to see the siblings, could you talk to Young Master about it?"

"What do you mean?"

Qin Mu was puzzled when the butler awkwardly brought it up, but over the next week, she finally understood his meaning.

Mu Yichen didn’t allow Feng Fanghua to see Chengcheng and Huanhuan, and the siblings cooperated, not appearing in front of Feng Fanghua.

The teacher said Feng Fanghua sometimes went to school to see Huanhuan, but Huanhuan ran away as soon as she saw her.

That night, Qin Mu went downstairs after a bath; Mu Yichen was still watching the news. She rubbed hand lotion as she walked over, lightly brushing his knee.

Mu Yichen lifted his eyes slightly but didn’t see her retracting, kept watching the TV, yet moved his long legs out of the way.

Qin Mu sat down inside and observed his dull expression, her eyes revealing a calculating glint unconsciously. She licked her lips without realizing while thinking.

"Mr. Mu, can I ask you something?"

She softly negotiated with him, her penetrating gaze always sharp, while watching him discreetly.

Mu Yichen finally looked at her, slightly indifferent, "Speak!"

Qin Mu...

"Um, why won’t you let the siblings meet their grandmother?"

Qin Mu went straight to the point, skirting around was too tiring, plus he’d quickly see through her.

Mu Yichen turned back to the TV; Qin Mu could tell he disliked the question.

"Is it because of me?"

Qin Mu asked again, her voice softer.

And Mu Yichen’s silence was the best answer.

Seeing him not speak, Qin Mu sighed helplessly, picked up the cushion beside her and hugged it, then looked at him again: "The issue between me and their grandmother shouldn’t involve the children, right?"

"You stay out of this!"

Mu Yichen slightly raised his hand on the sofa’s armrest, then sat again. His eyes had a trace of chill when he mentioned this.

Qin Mu knew he really didn’t want her to interfere, but...

"Of course I don’t want to get involved, but Mom’s attitude towards your precious kids, whatever, it’s not me forbidding them from meeting."

Seeing Mu Yichen unmoved, Qin Mu decided not to meddle further, put the cushion aside, and intended to leave.

This time, Mu Yichen didn’t give way, Qin Mu’s knee bumped into him again, yet he didn’t lift his gaze, displaying an uninterested stance.

Qin Mu was a bit irritated: "Move!"

Mu Yichen raised his eyes slightly, looking inexplicable and reluctant.

Qin Mu raised her eyebrow questioningly, asking him with her eyes what he meant.

"Is it cold at night?"

Mu Yichen asked softly.

Qin Mu’s mouth twitched; cold? It’s already April.

"Not cold!"

Mu Yichen heard her respond so straightforwardly, his eyebrows ached a bit, he raised a hand to pinch his brow: "I’ve been feeling a bit cold lately."

Qin Mu’s mouth twitched slightly, unsure of what to say next.

"Why don’t..."

"We agreed in Paris to sleep separately once we got back."

Qin Mu reminded him, rather kindly.

Mu Yichen couldn’t finish his sentence, as if a mouthful of blood was stuck somewhere, his whole body also felt stuck.

"What have you been doing at home lately?"

Mu Yichen asked her again, as they rarely chatted about home stuff recently.

"Drawing, watching shows, nothing else. You only separate from me for a few hours each day; you know everything else!"

Qin Mu looked at him, thinking his tendency to find something to talk about still hasn’t changed after so many years, and he picks such boring topics.

Mu Yichen was helpless, yet reluctant to let her go: "I’ll walk you upstairs!"

Qin Mu...

——

The next morning.

Qin Mu, with tousled hair, wearing last night’s pajamas, came out of her room as the door across opened with a ’pop.’ She looked up, and so did the man opposite.

Four eyes met, two unkempt and not fully awake people look at each other, then Qin Mu awkwardly spoke first: "Morning!"

"Mm!"

Mu Yichen responded indifferently and walked out first.

Both heading to the same destination, but feeling too awkward, neither spoke, sluggishly making their way into the kitchen.

Mu Yichen, not very pleased, glanced at her, then took two glass cups and poured water.

Qin Mu stood beside him watching, as he poured water and handed her a cup; Qin Mu immediately raised her hand to receive it.

"Thanks!"

Mu Yichen grunted, unclear about what, sipping water with his fingers on the glass.

Qin Mu, seeing his demeanor, knew he was unfulfilled from last night.

Drinking water!

Qin Mu lowered her head, holding the cup, finished drinking the water.

When they turned to leave, they saw the two little ones eyeing them at the doorway, Chengcheng and Huanhuan siblings, their bright eyes seemed vacant but were actually mischievous, inducing a guilty feeling, especially in Qin Mu.

"Why are you both up so early?"

Qin Mu subconsciously asked, not wanting the awkwardness to linger.

"Mom, it’s almost seven; we have class at eight!"

Huanhuan promptly replied.

Qin Mu...

"I want to go with my sister."

Chengcheng explained leisurely, thinking whether he goes to school or not was irrelevant, it’s just some kids always want him there, he goes for them, with this thought, Chengcheng remained at ease.

Qin Mu couldn’t fathom their thoughts, only felt a sense of urgency like being caught doing something wrong, said: "Alright, I’m going to freshen up!"

"Dad, what are we having for breakfast today?"

"Milk and bread!"

Mu Yichen continued drinking water, responding flatly.

"Huh?"

The siblings were taken aback, as Mu Yichen usually disliked such a simple breakfast.

"Too simple? Add a poached egg for each!"

"Could we add ham?"

Chengcheng suggested.

Mu Yichen considered, they likely aren’t fond of poached eggs, so he didn’t say more, agreeing.

"Um, I want porridge!"

Qin Mu suddenly spoke up again, standing next to the siblings, looking at the kitchen, ’awkwardly’ suggesting.

Mu Yichen turned to look at Qin Mu.