The mother-son duo hid in the blanket, looking at the diamond ring. “Is it nice?”
Little Bean looked up and saw the anticipating and hopeful look on Han Muzi’s face; she even had a gentle smile on her pink lips. He could tell that that smile was genuine and sincere.
Little Bean had been living with his mommy for so many years, and even though she had always smiled at him, the smile that he was seeing right now was different from the ones she showed in the past. Though, he did not fully understand the reason.
He decided not to utter the condescending words that he was about to say. He then mumbled, “Mommy, you’re too easily satisfied.”
Am I easily satisfied? Han Muzi did not think so. As long as Ye Moxuan was serious toward her, that was what mattered.
“Silly boy. I am marrying a human being, not an animal.”
“But you were hurt before.”
Well. Han Muzi thought about it for a while and she felt that Little Bean still was not able to fully understand adults. She pinched his tiny nose. “Anyway, there are many things that I can’t clearly explain to you right now.
“Alright, Mommy… If you are hurt again, please come and tell me. I will beat him up for you!”
Just as Ye Moxuan was about to enter the room, he heard what was being said. He then stopped and backed up to stand at the corner of the door, feeling perplexed.
Little Bean’s enmity toward me… seemed deep!
…
Han Muzi stayed at Seabay Villa for two days and had not been going to the office. Her daily routine was either eating or sleeping and when she looked into the mirror, she found she had put on a lot of weight. She pinched the fat around her waist and became slightly distressed. Should I go on a diet?
While she was deliberating, Han Qing called. “Qing?” She was slightly surprised, yet anxious. The fact that Han Qing chose to give her a call at this point made her feel that… something was not right.
After all, when she was back home a couple of days ago, she asked for her household registration book and Han Qing refused to give it to her.
At this moment, Han Qing’s faint voice came through from the other end of the phone. “Have you been with Ye Moxuan the past couple of days?”
Han Muzi was trying hard to tell how Han Qing was feeling through his voice but to no avail. He sounds too calm to be upset. But it doesn’t feel right to think that he’s calm. Technically he should not be feeling so calm and indifferent.
“Yes.” Han Muzi nodded admittedly.
“Why do you like him so much? Even after five years? Why does it have to be him?”
Han Muzi did not know what to say. “Qing, I…”
“Think clearly before answering me.”
Han Muzi took a deep breath and responded without considering any further, “Qing, if I were able to forget him, I would have done that five years ago. The fact that I am with him now is the best explanation… I don’t think you need me to elaborate on the rest.”
Even though they were on the phone, Han Muzi could almost tell how helpless Han Qing felt after what she said to him. Even though she knew this would hurt him, the fact was that… for things to keep moving forward, she had to quickly explain things to him. The longer it dragged on, the more it would make Han Qing feel that he still had a shot in convincing her.
Sure enough, after she spoke, the other end of the phone went silent. Han Muzi was not frightened by that. Since he had not hung up the phone, she decided to patiently wait for his response.
After what seemed like a long pause, Han Qing finally opened his mouth. His voice was saddled with helplessness. “When are you planning on having the wedding?”
Han Muzi responded, “Qing?” She thought she was hearing it wrong. Did Han Qing just ask her when the wedding was? Did that mean he approved of it?
“What?” Han Qing responded, “Are you not planning on having a wedding?”
“No. No.” Han Muzi quickly shook her head. “Ye Moxuan told me that the wedding would be held next month. I am just… slightly surprised by how quickly you approved it.”
“What else can I do? You are my only sister. If it has to be him, I can’t possibly let you be single all your life, can I?” What Ye Moxuan said to him had indeed brought him to a realization as a brother. He had been single for too long, and he was already used to it. That was why he could continue to live by himself.
But for his sister, it was different. She had tasted what it felt like to fall in love, and she could never forget that person. Would it not be complete suffering for her if she had to live her whole life by herself, or to marry someone she did not like? Instead of suffering her whole life, why not… let her have another try?
This time around, Ye Moxuan had given up all that he had. As a brother, he would, therefore… be willing to give him this chance.
All of a sudden, Han Muzi did not know what to say. She was somewhat touched and, at the same time, sad, as she never thought Han Qing would approve of it so quickly. He did, indeed, love her.
“Qing… thank you.” She bit her lower lip and resisted the sadness she felt within and thanked Han Qing. Thereafter, she heard chuckles from a deep voice on the other side of the phone coupled with a little bit of reluctance as well as indulgence.
“You are the only daughter in the Han family. If you are hurt after moving there, the Han family will always have your back, whenever and wherever. Do you understand?”
“Yes!” Han Muzi nodded her head vigorously. “I understand, Qing.”
“My meeting is about to start. I’m hanging up now. Let me know when the wedding date is set.”
Han Muzi nodded and bade goodbye to Han Qing before hanging up the phone. She looked at herself in the mirror and her tears rolled down her cheeks uncontrollably—she could not fight it anymore.
But very quickly, Han Muzi wiped the tears off her face and let out a smile at herself in the mirror. Her brother… had finally agreed for her to be with Ye Moxuan. Being able to receive his blessings was the happiest thing to her!
…
Ever since Han Qing approved of the wedding, Han Muzi had turned into a different person. But although Han Qing had agreed to it, he was still not turning in the household registration book. He said he would only let them be on the register once the wedding was over.
This did not really bother Han Muzi; as long as he had approved the wedding, the registration book could wait.
Ye Moxuan, on the other hand, had started to get extremely busy. Initially, he would disappear for two to three days, but later on, he would sometimes disappear for a whole week.
Han Muzi was troubled, but the thought that he was solely in charge of the wedding preparations made her force herself to let it go. The wedding would be held abroad, so Ye Moxuan often had to visit the venue by himself, by plane. In order to be back home for Muzi, he would always end up not getting any sleep for at least ten-odd hours.
As time went by, Han Muzi noticed that the dark circles around his eyes were getting darker. That worried her.
“If you carry on in this way, I’m afraid you won’t be able to be the bridegroom.” She started poking the dark circles on his face and the stubble on his jaw. “Look at what you have turned into…”
Ye Moxuan heard this and raised his eyebrows. “What’s going on? We are not even married yet but you are already starting to get disgusted by me?”
