Chapter 2110: Happiness In One’s Lifetime (3)

In the end, Lan Xiu and Leng Xinran did not plan to hold a wedding.

Originally, Lan Xiu did not want to make things difficult for her, but Leng Xinran had asked for this, so he could only follow her instructions. After the two of them took a set of wedding photos, that was it.

The days passed day by day. Near the end of the year, Leng Mingyi had a kidney transplant. The hospital said that he was recovering well, and Leng Mingyi’s mental state had also slowly recovered.

Ye Xiaolian became very well-behaved, afraid that Leng Mingyi would divorce her. After all, she had done so many things that she should not have done. Now, Leng Mingyi’s attitude towards her was not as before, so she was also very fearful, afraid that something would go wrong.

On New Year’s Eve, it was Mu Xiaocheng’s third birthday, so Zhuang Shurong and the others had prepared a birthday dinner since early in the morning, together with the New Year’s Eve dinner.

The so-called dinner was just for the whole family. The Mu family and the Shen family, it was quite lively.

Mu Lingshi naturally could not come back because she was not feeling well, but she did get someone to bring gifts. Qi Lei and Zhou Zimo were the same.

Mu Xiaocheng grew another year. The little guy looked more and more like his father, Mu Yuchen. He was very sensible too. His brothers and sisters at home were also protecting him, so Mu Tangchuan treated him like a gem.

At this moment, inside Maple Residence, under the attack of the biting cold wind, the family had a warm and pleasant dinner before going back to wait for the New Year.

Shen Yue, Mu Tangchuan, and the others also left Maple Residence together.

Mu Yuchen and Xi Xiaye personally sent them out of the door.

“Grandfather, Father, and Mother, why don’t everyone rest here? Maple Residence has a lot of rooms, you don’t have to go back at this time. Wouldn’t it be nice to celebrate the new year together?”

Xi Xiaye handed some snacks to Zhuang Shurong as she said this.

“You guys have a good time with the children. It’s the new year, so there must be someone at home to watch over. The New Year’s Eve dinner and Xiaocheng’s birthday tonight was fun, you guys are really thoughtful.”

Shen Yue smiled.

“Grandfather can come over often,” Mu Yuchen said humbly as well.

“Okay, that’s enough. Go back, it’s pretty cold outside. You don’t have to send me off.”

“Mmm, be careful on the way. Call me when you get home.”

Xi Xiaye sent Shen Yue, Shen Wenna, and Xi Mushan to the car, then Mu Tangchuan and Zhuang Shurong left too.

When they returned to the room, the children were sitting quietly on the sofa watching cartoons.

“Father.”

When they saw Mu Yuchen sit over, Mu Zirui and Qi Wei’er turned to look over as well.

“You’ve eaten so much heaty food, drink some herbal tea.”

Before Mu Yuchen could reply, Xi Xiaye had already brought some herbal tea over for the children to drink.

“Oh!”

The children obediently brought it over.

“Mother, when can we set off the fireworks?”

Mu Xiaocheng suddenly turned around. His bright eyes twinkled like stars as he looked at Xi Xiaye without blinking.

When she heard this, Xi Xiaye exchanged a look with Mu Yuchen. Mu Yuchen then glanced at the children and saw that their eyes were filled with anticipation as well. Outside the window, colorful fireworks were also blooming.

“Go, get the butler and Grandfather to help. Don’t play alone. Be careful and don’t get too close. Also, drink up the water in the cup,” Mu Yuchen quickly said.

It was as if the children had gotten freedom. They immediately picked up the cup and gulped down the water in one gulp before rushing out of the door excitedly.

In the courtyard outside, the butler and servants had already prepared the fireworks.

Mu Yuchen had just poured Xi Xiaye a glass of water when the sound of fireworks could be heard from outside. The brilliant flowers bloomed in the night sky, densely packed together, illuminating the entire night sky. It was really beautiful to look at.

Xi Xiaye just stood quietly on the steps of the door and looked at the children playing in front of her. The laughter joined together, and XI Xiaye’s clear eyes started to become a little absent-minded.

At this moment, she suddenly felt a weight on her shoulder, and then a slight warmth came over. She subconsciously turned her head and saw the man who was already standing beside her.

“Mr. Mu, look at how happy they are.”

Xi Xiaye suddenly said softly.

“Mmm.”

Mu Yuchen responded with this. He very considerately helped her put on her coat, then reached out to hold her shoulder, “In a blink of an eye, so many years have passed. I remember when we first got married, you were holding fireworks like that at the Mu residence. We went back to the Mu residence on New Year’s Eve, right?”

Mu Yuchen’s eyes were filled with nostalgia as he said this.

Xi Xiaye nodded silently. “Yes, at the Mu residence. At that time, Grandfather and Grandmother were still around. Ah Mo and Ah Shi were also home. It was really lively back then.”

When she said this, Xi Xiaye paused for a while before continuing, “I know that some things can not be avoided in the end, so now that the children are living happily and everyone is doing well, I feel very satisfied. You know, Mr. Mu, I really like that Pushkin poem you wrote for me.”

“Hmm? What poem?”

Mu Yuchen could not quite remember, so he was naturally a little confused.

Xi Xiaye smiled calmly. Her starry eyes contained a faint emotion as she quietly watched him. Her red lips gently opened as she recited—

“If life deceives you, don’t be sad and don’t be anxious. You need to be calm in the days of depression. Believe it, happy days will come…”

“I told Ah Shi back then that pain and hardship will always be magnified when you’re facing them, but once you persevere through it, you’ll realize that’s all there is to it. I’ve learned my lesson, Mr. Mu.”

When he heard her, Mu Yuchen’s arms around her shoulders suddenly tightened. He leaned over and lowered his head to kiss her forehead while his large hand caressed her head.

“You should’ve understood long ago, the children have grown so much now, your self-awareness can’t be too low.”

“Are you saying that you’re going to despise me?”

Xi Xiaye glanced at him with a hint of warning in her eyes.

Mu Yuchen chuckled softly. “Mrs. Mu, you’re unparalleled in the world. How would I dare?”

Xi Xiaye chuckled softly. Her eyes were filled with gentleness, “Of course! However, watching the children grow up day by day, I feel like I’m old. I’m over 30, Mr. Mu! After next spring, Xiaocheng should start kindergarten.”

“He’s only slightly over three. Let’s send him to a smaller class first.”

Mu Yuchen agreed as well.

“But the little guy said that he doesn’t have to go to a smaller class. He’ll go straight to a middle class or a larger class. He’s a little mischievous. These days, he’s with his Father and Mother, and my parents. They’re teaching him how to write and count, the little guy can understand a little too.”

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