Mu Linjing quickly apologized to Mr. Min Mo, "I'm so sorry, Mr. Min Mo. I just thought you looked familiar but didn't recognize you. I'm truly sorry."
Min Mo waved his hands repeatedly. He wasn't one to dwell on such things. Moreover, rescuing these people back then wasn't entirely a coincidence. The Zhan family had also helped him remove the thorn in his side, the Ji family. Over the years, his business had also flourished with the Zhan family's connections. The so-called debt of gratitude from years ago had long been repaid.
"Miss Mu, oh no, I should call you Second Sister-in-law now. There's no need to be so polite. Yi Chen has also helped me a lot these past few years, and our relationship is very good. Otherwise, when you returned to the country, he wouldn't have asked me to..."
"Ahem!" Zhan Yichen coughed loudly. He realized he had let slip something he shouldn't have. With a sheepish smile, he quickly said, "Second Sister-in-law, I have something to attend to. I'll be going now."
With that, he made a hasty retreat, leaving a guilty Zhan Yichen to face Mu Linjing alone.
Mu Linjing understood now. These two not only knew each other long ago but were also close enough to be inseparable. Therefore, the unfinished sentence from Min Mo likely meant that Zhan Yichen had asked for his help when she was forced to stay in the country.
Seeing the shrewdness flashing in her eyes, Zhan Yichen knew he had been exposed. This Min Mo really knew how to bring up sensitive topics.
"Heh heh... Wife, let's talk about this nicely."
"Zhan Yichen, you old rascal, how dare you plot against me?"
Zhan Yichen lamented his fate. He grabbed Mu Linjing's hand, which could have smacked him at any moment, and placated her, "Wife, you can punish me however you want when we get home tonight. We're still out in public now, please give me some face."
Mu Linjing knew that; otherwise, she would have already grabbed his ear and scolded him.
Puffing out her cheeks, she threw his hand aside, "I'll deal with you tonight."
This was followed by the man's fawning laughter and a quiet mutter that she couldn't hear, "We'll see who's dealing with whom tonight."
If Mu Linjing had known Zhan Yichen's inner monologue, she would have certainly beaten him up on the spot. So, he was smart enough to only mumble it softly, setting his own trap.
The tedious ceremony finally concluded. Mu Linjing returned home utterly exhausted, almost falling asleep the moment she lay down. The matter of settling scores with Zhan Yichen had long been forgotten.
Seeing her slumped on the sofa, Zhan Yichen scooped her up and carried her into the bathroom. The slightly warm water splashed on her body awakened Mu Linjing.
Realizing she was stark naked with the man, she instinctively covered herself. "Pervert!"
Zhan Yichen, having water splashed on his face, couldn't help but smile wryly. "Wife, we're legally married now. This is marital duty. How am I a pervert?"
That... seemed to be true, but she still felt a bit unaccustomed to it. This was the first time in her life.
"You go out first. You can come in after I'm done."
Knowing she was feeling shy, Zhan Yichen couldn't let her remain that way. Otherwise, his grand promise to his grandfather about having two children in three years would be proven false.
So, he shed his last piece of clothing and stepped into the bathtub. "Wife, you're tired today. I'll help you wash up. Don't be shy."
Mu Linjing twitched her lips. Should she say thank you?
The bath lasted for over an hour. The water had grown cold twice before the diligent masseur emerged from the bathroom with his client.
As for Mu Linjing, she had already fallen asleep.
Zhan Yichen could only smile wryly. Fine, let her sleep. Haste makes waste. She was his now, and she wouldn't run away.
Lying beside Mu Linjing, he gently patted her shoulder as if comforting a child. Only at this moment did he feel the reality of being married.
Looking at her sleeping face, he gently kissed her forehead. "From now on, we will never be separated again."
This was his greatest wish. The two separations from Mu Linjing had made him terrified of the feeling of being apart. No matter what, he would never allow Mu Linjing to leave him again.
The two slept soundly that night. Mu Linjing slept longer due to the previous day's fatigue and early start. She only woke up after everyone in the house had finished breakfast.
However, this was misinterpreted by others as her honeymoon night being exceptionally eventful. Even Wei Yumeng couldn't resist teasing her.
"Ms., your complexion is radiant. You must have slept very well last night, right?"
Mu Linjing rolled her eyes at her. "Yes, I slept very well yesterday, but my radiant complexion is because I'm full of energy, not because of what you're thinking, okay?"
Wei Yumeng chuckled. Whether it was or not, it would happen eventually.
"Let's go. Breakfast is still warm for you in the kitchen. I'll help you bring it out."
As the two sat at the dining table, Grandpa Zhan arrived with the two children. "Since you're both here, I have something to ask for your opinion."
"Grandpa, please tell us."
"Young couples nowadays all go on honeymoons, don't they? When Yumeng and they got married, the children were too young to go. Now that the children are so old, you should have a honeymoon trip. What do you think?"
This was something neither of them had considered. But since Grandpa Zhan had brought it up, it wasn't impossible to consider. Such things that enhance marital affection could only be beneficial.
Seeing their expressions, Grandpa Zhan made the decision for them. "I know you both want to go. Don't worry, I'll take care of the children. You can just go and have fun. When the two brothers return, you can pick a date, book your flights, and have a spontaneous honeymoon."
The two of them were amused by Grandpa Zhan's words. This old man was quite up-to-date, and he had agreed on their behalf after pretending to consult them. It seemed the domineering nature of the brothers was inherited from him.
Wei Yumeng nodded in agreement. "Since Grandpa has said so, I'll entrust Jinzhi and Shishi to Grandpa."
"No problem. These two children are very well-behaved, right?"
Shishi immediately nodded. "Yes, Mommy. Brother and I will listen to Great Grandpa. You and Daddy should have a good time, and it would be best if you brought back a little brother."
Wei Yumeng raised an eyebrow. So, this was the real reason Grandpa was urging them to go on a honeymoon?
"Shishi, why do you want Mommy to have another little brother? Don't you have the two of us?"
Upon hearing this, Shishi glanced mysteriously at Jinzhi. "Mommy, you don't know, but once you have a little brother, I can bully him."