Seeing that his daughter had finally quieted down, Liu Xin hurried over and asked the staff to open the door, so she could clean her daughter.
After getting permission, she quickly went in and placed her daughter on the bed. Aunt Mu also helped her carefully clean Zhang Xinyi.
While Zhang Xinyi’s situation was indeed pitiable, there was often a reason for pity.
Even if she was deceived by Xu Cheng into taking this path, a fly doesn’t bite a flawless egg. If she hadn’t been greedy for wealth, how could she have become Xu Cheng’s target and been so quickly abducted?
Her current predicament could only be blamed on her own insatiable greed.
After she was cleaned up, she still showed no signs of waking. However, Mu Linjing no longer intended to linger here.
"Mom, we've seen her. Let's go back,"
Aunt Mu nodded and left the room. Before leaving, she instructed, "When she recovers, go back to your hometown. This is for the good of your family. You’d best listen."
This was her final piece of advice to her younger brother and sister-in-law. If they didn't listen, she couldn't do anything about it.
Without waiting for Liu Xin to reply, she turned and left with Mu Linjing. They had done all they could for this family.
Having seen Zhang Xinyi, they had no other matters to attend to in Pengcheng and planned to return to their hometown the next day.
At the train station before parting, Aunt Mu couldn't help but remind them again to live their lives well.
"Alright, alright. You've wished us well countless times on this journey. Don't you know what these two kids are like? I can guarantee that next time we come, we'll be the maternal grandparents."
Uncle Mu joked as he pulled his wife onto the train. Even though he was reluctant, the train still had to depart.
After sending their parents off, it was time for them to plan their honeymoon.
Zhan Yichen had booked plane tickets for everyone three days later. Their honeymoon trip was about to begin.
When the plane arrived in the Maldives, it was the best time of the morning. The sun was gentle and not dazzling, making the coast look incredibly beautiful.
Their accommodation was right by the sea. In the morning, they could see the vast expanse of the ocean by opening the curtains, and at night, they could watch the stars. It was an excellent viewing hotel.
"Husband, it's so beautiful here. Hurry and accompany me to walk on the sand!"
Mu Linjing pulled Zhan Mohan to the coast. There weren't many people on the beach at this time, so she could kick off her shoes and run far, letting the sand wash over her feet. The comfortable temperature of the seawater was very relaxing.
She took a deep breath, her face full of satisfaction, "Husband, the place you chose is wonderful. I like it very much."
Seeing the serene smile on her face, Zhan Mohan also felt refreshed. He gently wrapped his arms around her waist from behind, "It is this place's honor to be liked by you."
Looking at her husband's gentle features at this moment, Wei Yumeng couldn't help but stand on tiptoe and give his thin lips a fleeting kiss. This man’s smile could truly make mountains and rivers dim in comparison.
In these past few years, Zhan Mohan remained the iron-fisted CEO at the company, but at home, he always had a gentle smile for her, as if his previous harsh demeanor was from a past life. Wei Yumeng had even forgotten what he looked like when he was angry.
This made her a little bolder. She squirmed out of Zhan Mohan's embrace and pouted, "Husband, this sand is scratching my feet."
Seeing the slyness on her face, how could Zhan Mohan not understand what she meant? He smiled helplessly and knelt down, "Come up."
She sat on his shoulders with a happy smile, her hands holding his head. This was her first time sitting at such a height, and she was truly afraid of falling. Her hands instinctively tightened, digging her nails into his flesh.
Zhan Mohan found it amusing, "Shi Shi is braver than you. How can a mother be so timid?"
In front of her husband, even mother and daughter had a competitive spirit. Wei Yumeng immediately became displeased when she heard him say she was not as brave as a child, "When was I timid? I'm pretending. I'm giving you face and satisfying your desire to protect me, you know?"
Zhan Mohan chuckled. Yes, he not only knew this but also knew that his wife was professionally stubborn and did not accept being exposed, or she would definitely get angry.
So he didn't expose her and continued the conversation, "Then thank you, my wife."
Wei Yumeng was finally satisfied. She had often seen their daughter sitting on Zhan Mohan's shoulders like this before, and she herself had never experienced such fatherly affection. She even felt a little envious of her daughter.
Now, Zhan Mohan was coaxing her like a child, letting her ride on his shoulders, just like a parent's unconditional pampering of a child. This warmth instantly shone into her heart, healing all the unhappiness of her childhood.
Zhan Mohan, who was always steady in front of outsiders, rarely showed such exuberance. After stabilizing her legs, he ran around the beach with her.
When he teased Shi Shi like this, the little girl would laugh happily, her laughter just like Wei Yumeng's now.
The two of them were truly having a blast. By noon, as the sun gradually grew stronger, they returned to the hotel.
When they returned, they were not only completely drenched but also shedding sand from head to toe, looking like two people who had just crawled out of a sandpile.
Zhan Yichen stared dumbfounded at his older brother, who had gone wild. He looked to Mu Linjing with his eyes, trying to confirm if this person was indeed his older brother, Zhan Mohan, the real deal.
Mu Linjing diligently examined the two of them and responsibly informed Zhan Yichen that it was indeed him.
Zhan Yichen scratched his head and stammered for a long time, "Brother, did you fall just now?"
Zhan Mohan casually brushed the sand off his body, "No, I was playing with your sister-in-law for a while. If you want to eat, go ahead. We need to take a shower."
Zhan Yichen, who was already eager to shout in surprise, quickly pulled Mu Linjing away upon hearing Zhan Mohan's words.
After confirming that Zhan Mohan couldn't hear them, he couldn't help but pour out a string of words, mostly about how his older brother seemed like a changed person.
Although Mu Linjing was equally surprised, she processed it faster. "Even though Big Brother is a principled person, his principles have to take a backseat when it comes to Yumeng. Besides, they are a couple on their honeymoon, and they can do whatever they want. What business is it of yours?"
Her words were indeed valid. Zhan Yichen swallowed the rebuttal he was about to make and hurried towards the restaurant with Mu Linjing.
"When it's not so hot outside, I'll take you to the beach to play too. I'll carry you."
"Can't you be more original? You're just copying others."