Her tone was light as the breeze, yet the man could keenly pick up a hint of dissatisfaction.

Inside the vast and quiet airport VIP lounge, Mu Yuchen held onto the railing with one hand while his deep gaze looked through the tinted windows at the landing airplanes. A faint curve flashed across his handsome face while he quietly listened to the woman's unhappy complaints. He did not immediately respond, so the two of them stayed quiet for a while.

Xi Xiaye waited for a while and when he did not answer, she asked softly again, "Why aren't you saying anything?"

He then chuckled, his deep voice as calm as water and containing a hint of warmth. "I'd like to hear what is it that made you doubt your husband's loyalty, Missus."

When she heard him teasing her, Xi Xiaye's gaze darkened. She leaned back against the chair as she casually took a book from the shelf on her side to hug to her chest. She said calmly, "Mr. Mu, we've been married for almost a year now. Tell me what do you think of me?"

Why was this girl suddenly asking him about her character now?

Upon hearing this question, Mu Yuchen was a little taken aback. His dark eyes froze for a while, then he asked her back, "What do you think?"

"I don't know. I just know that I'm not perfect. Don't you always tell me that I have poor EQ?" she complained.

Mu Yuchen frowned and did not say anything.

She paused, then continued, "Tonight, I went to join VP Wang's birthday banquet and I met someone. She really surprised me. Do you want to know who it was?"

Mu Yuchen leisurely lit up a cigarette and responded calmly, "Who?"

Xi Xiaye held onto the book with one hand as she looked at the lamp that shone beside her. She sighed gently. "I met Gu Lingsha, your previous fiancee. She's a really beautiful woman. If it were in the past, she would be the kind of beauty that could turn a country upside down. In fact, I can see that she's charismatic and quite capable too. She asked me how you were doing."

"What did you say then?" The man's tone was still calm and undisturbed on the other end, so she really could not tell how he felt.

"I really don't like the way she spoke. She's such a stunner, and yet you told me before this that she's... not as pretty as I am..."

Upon hearing her sad whining, his gently furrowed brows raised instead. His lips curved into an amused smile, yet his tone was still calm and stiff. "I thought you wouldn't ever feel threatened."

"What do you mean threatened? I just don't like her. I feel like she didn't come with friendliness, so I didn't speak much to her."

He chuckled out loud. "And here I thought something happened. It's okay if you don't like her. She can't force you to like her, can she? As good-looking as she may be, your Mr. Mu doesn't fancy her. Besides, who can compare to your charisma and looks?

"I don't want to explain much about Gu Lingsha. She's just an irrelevant woman. The fact that you could talk to me about the reason you're unhappy means that you have high self-awareness. It's great to rid of any unhappy suspicions or jealousy between us. I already knew about Gu Lingsha's return, so I'm not surprised, but I am worried about you."

It was rare for him to explain so much. To her amusement, his tone was low and he was not annoyed at all.

"Xiaye, we have a long way more to go. Whether or not we'll make the journey steadily depends on us. I have always trusted you, so I won't question you about your past. I always believe that your heart will only end up with me, just as you didn't question me about my past before. Back when I saw you sign the marriage papers, I admit I did feel mixed emotions since I gambled with marriage. I'm afraid of losing too."

When Mu Yuchen admitted to this, there was suddenly the hint of a faint smile on his face. "When I heard that you were willing to have the wedding ceremony with me, and being troubled over our child, I'm happy. No matter what, Xiaye, I just want to spend the rest of my life worrying about you. The rest of my life belongs to only you. It's not worth letting these irrelevant people make you unhappy."

Upon hearing this, she suddenly felt her heart turn soft. They all said that women were more sensitive to hearing romantic speeches after all. She had to admit that she was worried that the rational side of her had become mush. Such heartfelt words were imprinted onto her heart. Instantly, a lump of emotions slowly rose from inside her heart and hot tears instantly welled up in her eyes. She then said in a raspy voice, "I'm sorry, Mr. Mu. You're too good to me. I'm afraid that one day you'll suddenly... If that happens, I won't be able to take it..."

"Sometimes, I really want to hide you and not let other women know how good you are... Then, you can only stay by my side, and not go anywhere..."

After she blurted this out, Mu Yuchen immediately laughed out gently. His little woman was finally enlightened and knew to hold onto him tightly. This was definitely something worth being overjoyed about. It made him much more content than striking a huge business deal.

"Don't say those words 'I'm sorry' to me anymore. You have the right to enjoy it. My name's in the column as your partner, so where else will I run to? Besides, you're carrying our child right now. This links us in countless ways and cannot be severed. If you're still worried, then fight for Grandfather, Grandmother and our parents' liking on the daily. Make them your strongest backup. I'm even burning all my escape routes for you. How could you doubt my loyalty, Missus? When did you become so sensitive?"

His deep, sensitive yet gentle voice made her could not help but tear up again. She replied in a hoarse voice, "Why are you criticizing me? Ever since I met you, I've become too sensitive!"

"I haven't said anything. How did I criticize you?"

"You wouldn't dare! But to be honest, that Gu Lingsha is really beautiful."

He smiled in amusement. "Okay, whether she's pretty or not is her problem. It's got nothing to do with us. Our daughter will be a thousand times prettier than her in the future. Of course, this applies to her mother too!"

"I never knew you were so good at making girls happy." Xi Xiaye laughed with her lips pursed.

"You're wrong. I don't know how to make girls happy. I only know how to do that with you, Missus. Your existence is unique and unmatched. Who else could have this honor?"

It was rare for Mr. Mu to play along with her.

"When are you coming back? It's been so long! It's already more than a month now. The baby and I miss you very much."

Their call went on for around half an hour. Li Si witnessed the warm smile spreading on Mu Yuchen's face and heard his soft-spoken tone.

Was this really his Master?

Could love really change a person this much?

All the hidden gentleness inside him was unleashed!

After he finally comforted his little woman at home and convinced her to go to bed, he missed her dearly and yearned to head back right now, but his circumstances forbade him from doing so.

"Master, it's time to board the plane. It's taking off soon," Li Si spoke quietly when he saw Mu Yuchen finished the phone call.

Mu Yuchen nodded and walked out of the VIP lounge.

"Master, did something happen on Director Xi's end?" Li Si could not rein in his curiosity and asked when he saw Mu Yuchen smiling.

Mu Yuchen spoke as he continued forward, "Gu Lingsha returned to City Z. We must complete our tasks here as soon as possible."

"Gu Lingsha... She met Director Xi?" Li Si was stunned as he expressed his worry.

"Your Missus's existence is unique and unmatched. It doesn't matter if they've met each other. They'll have to pay back what they owe, or maybe this is a battle of endurance, so we can take our time and have some fun with them," said Mu Yuchen as his eyes darkened.

Li Si nodded. "Yes, Master!"

...

The flight went directly to Los Angeles from New York. It was night time when they arrived at their destination.

The arranged driver was already waiting outside the airport when they arrived.

Mu Yuchen walked through the VIP lane and swiftly boarded the car.

This night was still young in the city of Los Angeles as the car drove into the city area. It was pretty crowded on the streets and the night lights were rather charming.

Mu Yuchen sat in the back with his laptop on his lap. The blue light from the screen lit up his handsome face.

"Master, we've arranged a hotel to check into. Are we going to the hotel or...?" Li Si turned around and asked Mu Yuchen about his plan.

"Go straight to Manor S," replied Mu Yuchen without even batting an eye while his fingers were typing swiftly on the keyboard.

Li Si nodded and gave instructions to the driver quietly. Soon, it was quiet again inside the car.

Manor S was the place Xi Mushan and Shen Wenna resided in right now. Mu Yuchen had purchased it for their sake and let them stay there.

The car passed by several junctions and headed towards the outskirts. They soon arrived outside Manor S.

"Master, we've arrived at Manor S."

Mu Yuchen finally switched off his laptop. He put it aside and started to get down from the car.

"Master, let me get them to open the door."

...

Of course, Xi Mushan and Shen Wenna had no idea their son-in-law would come so late at night. The two of them were sitting on the sofa while the TV was airing some interesting shows. Xi Mushan was sitting right beside Shen Wenna, peeling some sunflower seeds as he watched the TV. Shen Wenna was sitting there quietly with Little Apple on her lap.

Little Apple loved sunflower seeds and was enjoying some of them on Shen Wenna's palm. It gobbled them up in just a moment and wanted more from Shen Wenna who smiled. "Alright, I can't see. Ask Grandpa to peel some for you. You shouldn't eat too much of these you know. It's heaty."

"You really are like your mother. She likes to snack a lot too. There was once when she was little she ate a lot of heaty snacks and got a high fever late at night! Oh my... Stop! You're scratching me. Hmm, you smell nice. Who bathed you today?"

Shen Wenna was happy playing with Little Apple. Ever since they had it, it felt like they both had another child. They used to just go back to their room at night, but now they would spend time together in the living room after dinner, playing with Little Apple.

"Of course, it was me, right, Little Apple?"

Xi Mushan put some peeled sunflower seeds onto Shen Wenna's palm as he patted Little Apple's head and looked at Shen Wenna. "Let me cook you some supper. You didn't eat much during dinner, did you?"

Shen Wenna gave it some thought before nodding. "Let's have some dumplings. They can be done pretty quickly..."

Before Shen Wenna could finish her sentence, they heard the sound of footsteps outside the door, and the two of them turned their heads around.

"Ah Chen? Why are you here?" Xi Mushan was surprised to see Mu Yuchen. He was evidently caught off guard.

"Father, Mother."

Mu Yuchen walked towards the sofa as Xi Mushan and Shen Wenna both stood up.

Shen Wenna had a smile on her face as she asked, "Ah Chen? Ah Chen is here?"

Mu Yuchen stopped before the two of them and said humbly, "Mmm, I just so happen to be nearby here for work, so I came over to take a look at you both. Xiaye has been worried, so I came here right after I touched down."

"You rushed over here without having dinner, didn't you? Xi Mushan, make something to eat for him. I'm a little hungry as well. Ah Chen, have a seat and let's chat," Shen Wenna said kindly.

Xi Mushan nodded. "Alright, I was just about to make some food for your mother as well. What would you like to eat?"

"I don't mind anything. Ask the servants to prepare it. Please sit, Mother." Mu Yuchen smiled and helped Shen Wenna to sit down.

"I'm fine. Let me do it. Just sit there and wait for a while. I'll get someone to bring you some warm water to wash your hands."

The quiet manor started to get lively while Li Si and the others moved all the luggage in before helping Xi Mushan. In the meantime, Shen Wenna had Mu Yuchen tell h

Shen Wenna looked well. Although her figure was still as skinny as before, she seemed healthy. Xi Mushan was really taking good care of her, the previous signs of depression had disappeared.

"Are you getting used to life here?"

Mu Yuchen glanced at Little Apple in Shen Wenna's arm as he patted its head and it glanced up at him with its big eyes.

Shen Wenna put on a smile and nodded. "I'm great. Thanks for asking, Ah Chen. I've been doing pretty well with your father over here, all thanks to your arrangement. Oh, and thank you for Little Apple too."

"You're welcome, Mother. It's part of my responsibility. Now that Xiaye and I are married, you two are dear to me as well."

Mu Yuchen actually was not sure how he should communicate with Shen Wenna and Xi Mushan. He had always been emotionally reserved, so he had no idea how to express his caring intentions. Taking his own parents, for example, he certainly respected and cared about them, but most of the time, he did not know how to express those feelings.

On the other hand, Xiaye did his part for the Mu family, so he wanted to be concerned about Xi Mushan's situation over here on behalf of her. It was only a fair trade.

"No, Ah Chen, your father and I don't have a son. We only have one daughter, Xiaye, but I do feel very happy after she got married to you because you're like a real son to us. I can rest easy leaving Xiaye in your hands. I know you have put in a lot of effort for her father and me." Shen Wenna's expression was gentle and her tone was soft.

"I'm just doing what Xiaye wanted me to do. It's been forever since she wanted both of you to reconcile again. While we can't interfere with how you feel, this is the most that we can do." Mu Yuchen was being earnest.

"How would I not know what are you guys thinking? I should be ashamed that you two need to be burdened with our problems. I gave it some thought before. A big part of the cause that led to this tragedy came from us. We were young and reckless, and weren't brave enough to sail through the hardships, so I hope you guys can take us as an example. You're a smart guy. I'm sure you know what I mean." Shen Wenna smiled.

"Don't worry, Mother. Both Xiaye and I are obedient students of Father and you. There's still a lot for us to learn in terms of marriage and life in general," Mu Yuchen said humbly.

Shen Wenna smiled, pleased. "It's normal for people to learn from each other. I saw a lot of qualities I don't have from watching you guys. Ms. Yang Feng once used the relationship between friends to describe the relationship of a married couple. I'm going to quote her words here: 'I've always thought that even among family members, friendship is very important. Even if they aren't best friends, they should at least be friends that can mutually respect and learn from each other.' That's why I'm really grateful for the courage and help in the issue between her father and me."

Shen Wenna was an experienced academic after all. As a guru to Ph.D. students, she not only excelled at her own field, but she also had a unique view of her interpersonal relationships too, especially after everything that she had gone through. Time had left her a lot of valuable qualities.

"Are you saying that you're willing to get back together with Father again?"

"I knew that you were here to ask me about it. I hope things can go naturally. After being in conflict for so many years, I'm more open-minded now. Many things that should be our burden have fallen onto you both, and I feel bad for that."

Shen Wenna sighed, taking a pause before continuing, "I'm happy that Xiaye is able to understand and forgive, but at the same time, I feel sorry for her. Her father and I owe her too much, and that's why I wanted to make up to her. If I can still teach at University A after my eyes are healed, I... I'll let your father stay at the school with me since the Xi family is no more.

"I still can't forget about him after so many years. You two can stop worrying about me with him by my side. Xiaye and you are going to be parents soon, so spend more time and effort together. Your father and I will take care of ourselves."

Shen Wenna then took a deep breath. She actually felt relieved after the conversation with Mu Yuchen.

She was tired after going through so much at this point. What grudge could be more important than living happily?

Mu Yuchen looked at Shen Wenna quietly for some time before nodding his head. "We're glad about your realization."

"Alright, let's not talk about this anymore. How's Xiaye? It's been several months, hasn't it?"

"The pregnancy's almost in the sixth month now. She's pretty well, but she misses Father and you."

"Great! I'll be able to see my grandchild after I get back."

Mu Yuchen went to the kitchen to help Xi Mushan out after chatting with Shen Wenna for some time.

Xi Mushan was very grateful for his son-in-law. At the same time, he was glad that Xiaye married him.

Mu Yuchen was talking to Xi Mushan about Deng Wenwen. "Deng Wenwen was buried at the West Hill Cemetery. Before she passed away, she told Xiaye to apologize to Mother and you. She even left Xiaye some money, but she donated all of them. Inside Deng Wenwen's safe, we found the document she made Xiaye sign back then. I had Ah Mo destroy it immediately."

Xi Mushan's expression did not change and he just nodded lightly. "Let the past stay in the past. There's no point remembering it."

Mu Yuchen smiled. "We left the key to West Park for you just in case you want to go back. Xiaye said that it'll forever be yours. She's never forgotten about the good times there. There were a lot of memories made with Mother and you."

Xi Mushan shook his head and laughed mirthfully. "I don't need that. There were a lot of unpleasant memories there as well. To me, my home is wherever her mother is. I don't want to go anywhere else."