Belated Romance (Mu Tongrui)

Chapter 400

She was carried by Lingye onto the bed. He kissed her on the lips while stooping down. His behavior perplexed Tongrui.

Lingye said, "None of the things that people on the internet said matters. What matters is that we've got a 100-year marriage certificate."

Tongrui was perplexed but trusted Lingye regardless. She asked, "Really? There are official online posts that claim this is a rumor."

"God is my witness. I am telling you the truth."

"Alright."

After the two of them took a bath, they both went to bed.

Tongrui nestled in Lingye's arms and murmured, "Hon, they say they envy me."

"Who?" Lingye asked with a light frown.

"Hmm, the internet users. They even speculated that our daughter's name is Siqi."

Lingye chuckled. He stroked her hair and said, "Your username is so obvious, anyone could have guessed."

"They also demanded that we showcase more of our romantic moments. They wish to see our love."

"I know, Mrs. Fu. We'll do that when we have time."

He spoke lovingly. Tongrui looked at him and smiled sweetly. She smiled with her eyes and gave a heavy nod.

"They also recommended that we make appearances on a couple reality TV shows."

"I don't like publicizing my personal life," Lingye said with a slight frown.

"Yes, I am aware that you dislike it. Anyway, I just casually brought it up."

"Let's get some rest. Tomorrow morning, we have to catch a flight back to North City.

"Good night, Hon."

…

They boarded a plane the following day and flew back to North City for more than ten hours. Tongrui was worn out. She spent a considerable amount of time dozing off in Lingye's arms. She finally woke up when they touched down.

Tongrui bought Siqi and Han some chocolates and toys at the airport.

…

"Do you like them?"

Siqi gave her mother a tight bear hug and said in a trembling childlike voice, "I like everything that Mu gives me."

Tongrui gave her a soft kiss while grinning softly.

Han received the chocolate and a transformer toy. He thanked her like a little adult, "Thank you, Aunt Tongrui."

"You're welcome," Tongrui replied as she stroked Han's hair.

At this time, Nanqian emerged from the room with a chilly expression. She said, "Han, come over here."

Han approached his mother with his gifts. Nanqian took away the gifts Tongrui had given him. She said, "Eating too much chocolate is bad for you. Frequently playing with toys will cause you to lose your ambition."

Han bites his lower lips. He appeared a little upset, but he said nothing.

Tongrui could not take it. She advised, "Nanqian, he's just a child. Playing with toys is acceptable, and enjoying a piece of chocolate is not a big deal. He doesn't consume it daily."

Nanqian was ungrateful. She said, "I can take good care of my son. I don't need your phony goodwill."

On the other hand, Siqi opened the chocolate box and stuffed two pieces of chocolate into her mouth. Her teeth had turned black, and she looked incredibly cute when she smiled.

Siqi frowned at Nanqian and said, "Aunt Nanqian, the chocolate my mommy bought is so yummy. Let Han have a piece!"

Siqi reached for a piece of chocolate and handed it to Han. She blinked at him. Han stared at the chocolate and swallowed his saliva. Clearly, he wanted to eat it.

However, Nanqian took Han aside and sternly lectured the boy, "You are the eldest son of the Fu family; how can you be so spineless?"

Siqi had a mouthful of chocolate, and it turned her mouth dark. She tilted her little head, looked up at Nanqian, and asked, "Why can't the eldest son eat chocolate? What is the eldest son?"

The query caught Nanqian off guard. Tongrui almost laughed out loud.

Siqi said innocently while continuing to frown, "Han, eat it now. The chocolate is melting. It won't taste good once it's melted!"

Nanqian did not terrify Siqi. Until she attained her objective, she persisted in raising her tiny hand and would not back down.

When Han reached out to take the chocolate, Nanqian reprimanded him, "Zehan!"

Lingye happened to come down from upstairs. He inquired, "Why are you yelling at the kid?" novelbin

Nanqian was unsure what to say. She remained silent and adopted a dejected expression.

"Daddy, why can't the eldest son eat chocolate?" Siqi asked with pursed lips.

Lingye laughed a little and said, "The eldest son can't eat chocolate? Who said that?"

"That's what Aunt Nanqian said! She claimed that because Han is the eldest son, he can't eat chocolate."

Lingye gently rubbed her daughter's hair and said, "Of course, the eldest son can eat chocolate. Not only the eldest son, everyone can eat chocolate."

Siqi raised her hand again and handed it to Zehan. She said, "Han, my Daddy said you can eat chocolate."

Zehan looked up at his mother. Although Nanqian looked unhappy, she dared not say anything else. Zehan accepted the chocolate and put it in his mouth.

Siqi smiled and asked, "Han, is the chocolate bought by Mu delicious?"

"Delicious!"

Han also began to giggle.

Siqi dragged Han to one side. The two played a game where they competed to eat chocolate until their teeth turned black.

"Han, all my teeth are black!"

"Hahaha! Mine too!"

…

At night, Lingye and Tongrui prepared to go to bed.

When Tongrui thought about the incident during the day, she felt increasingly uncomfortable.

She said, "I think Nanqian wasn't actually against Han eating chocolate. She just doesn't like me and doesn't want Han to take the gift I gave him. She shouldn't treat Han that way, even if she doesn't like me. Han is more reserved than a little girl; being withdrawn is detrimental to kids."

Lingye replied indifferently, "She's been practicing this for a long time."

"We live under the same roof. I'm not happy with her behaving like this. We're married and we have children; why won't she give up on you?"

Lingye stroked her hair and said, "You're pregnant now. If we move back to Repulse Bay Villa, I won't be able to see and help you much. Besides that, I don't trust outsiders. Auntie Lan can help with meal preparation for you while we're staying here. It's more convenient for me to take care of you here."

Tongrui gave a humph in response. She said, "I'm not afraid to live with her. I just can't stand the way she treats Han. Besides that, she works during the day while you are at home at night. We won't argue because we are like two parallel lines. If only your brother is still with us."

Tongrui sighed as she leaned into her husband’s arms.

Lingye chuckled lightly and asked, "What do you mean?"

"She wouldn't dare desire you if your brother were here. By tomorrow, I have to figure out how to sever all of her unrequited feelings for you."

"What's your plan?"

Tongrui blushed. She gazed at him and pulled the blanket up over her. She said with a muffled voice, "Are you going to join me to show off our affection?"

Lingye's gaze darkened as he burrowed into the blanket. He said, "Right now, I'd rather do something else with you."

"You rogue! Together? Hmm?"

There was no response from Lingye.

We definitely have to work together on this.

…

The entire family was present for breakfast the following morning.

Siqi ate the milk-soaked cereal from her bowl with a tiny spoon in her hand. The food was all over her face, and she had made a mess. She even pouted and showed it to Tongrui.

Tongrui despised what she was doing. She asked, "Hey, sweetheart. Why do you always eat like this?"

As she spoke, she took a tissue and wiped Siqi's mouth.

Once more, Siqi got the food all over her face again. She deliberately kissed Tongrui and smudged her face. Tongrui debated over whether to cry or laugh.

The little one was laughing uncontrollably from the side. She said, "Mu, now you're dirty too!"

Tongrui was peeling an egg for her. She said, "Should we continue with our routine? You eat the egg white, while I eat the yolk?"

Siqi giggled and said in a childish voice, "Routine!"

Han was a bit envious of them. He said to Nanqian, "Mom, I don't want to eat the egg yolk too."

"Children shouldn't be picky eaters."

Han felt a bit lost. He thought his mother didn't like him as much as Auntie Mu liked Siqi.