It turned out that the two elders had something to discuss with her so early in the morning. It must be something important. Mu Ning Jing sat up straight and listened attentively. "What is it?"
Ju Qiulan was amused by Mu Ning Jing's serious expression. "You don't have to be so nervous. It's a good thing."
"Oh." Mu Ning Jing relaxed her posture.
"Your father and I discussed your wedding with Xi 'er last night …"
Mu Ning Jing's heart started pounding when she heard the word 'wedding'. Ju Qiulan continued, "The Shen family has a special status in Fan City. Xi 'er has always been decisive and reckless. He has offended many people over the years. He can handle the people in the gang, but the people outside are all in the dark. I'm afraid he can't guard against them …"
Ju Qiulan paused and looked at Shen Jiuyan. He was still pretending to read the newspaper. She frowned. Didn't they say they would talk to their daughter-in-law together? Why was she the only one talking now?
Ju Qiulan reached out and took the newspaper from Shen Jiuyan. "Why are you reading the newspaper when we're discussing business?"
Shen Jiuyan glanced at his wife, then cleared his throat and said, "Your mother and I think the wedding can't be held in Fan City. We're afraid that if everyone finds out, it will put you in danger. Isn't your hometown Hucheng? You haven't been back for years. Your mother and I are talking about holding your wedding with Xi 'er in your hometown … "
Ju Qiulan continued, "Ningning, don't worry. We will definitely hold a grand wedding for you and Xi 'er. We won't let you down. Hucheng is located in a remote area, so it'll be better for you and Xi' er. Do you agree?"
Mu Ning Jing's heart was overwhelmed with emotions. On one hand, she was touched that Shen Jiuyan and Ju Qiulan had planned for her. On the other hand, she was excited to see her grandparents.
Mu Ning Jing tried her best to suppress the heat in her heart. She was afraid that she would cry in front of Shen Jiuyan and Ju Qiulan again. She had a lot to say to thank them, but when she opened her mouth, she felt that all the words were too weak. They were not worthy of their sincerity.
Besides, it would be too distant to say thank you. They really treated her as family. They shouldn't be so polite. She would remember their kindness and use the rest of her life to repay them.
"I agree," Mu Ning Jing said in the end in a very sincere tone.
Ju Qiulan immediately let out a sigh of relief........................................................................................
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…
Shen Tingxi was busy until ten at night. When he came back, he saw Mu Ning Jing sitting at the small round table by the window. She was scribbling with a pencil. He didn't need to look to know that she was working on a design draft. She looked so serious that she didn't even notice him coming in.
Shen Tingxi walked over with a frown. He took the pen from her hand. "Didn't I tell you to rest? Why are you still working? Did Shuxin arrange this for you? "
Mu Ningjing looked up and saw that it was Shen Tingxi. The corners of her lips curled up slightly. She got up and pulled his hand towards the sofa. "Shuxin gave me a long vacation. I was the one who drew casually when I had nothing to do. I was afraid that my brain would rust if I continued to idle."
"If it's rusty, then don't work. I'll take care of you." Shen Tingxi was still frowning. "It's so late and you're still not sleeping. The injury on your waist hasn't healed. Do you take your body seriously?"
Mu Ning Jing felt warm in her heart when she heard these words that were full of concern. She pulled Shen Tingxi to the sofa and sat down. Her slender fingers gently stroked his wrinkled eyebrows, trying to smooth out the wrinkles there. "My body is fine. Don't worry. I didn't sleep because I was waiting for you."
"Waiting for me?" Shen Tingxi's heart skipped a beat. Although he and Ning Ning slept in the same room, they didn't sleep on the same bed. Ning Ning slept on the bed while he slept on the soft couch. Ning Ning was injured. He couldn't sleep with the woman he loved without touching her. He couldn't do it. In order not to hurt her, he could only sleep separately for the time being.
If they didn't sleep together, why was she waiting for him?
Wait a minute. She just said that her body was fine. Could it be that she was hinting to him that they could sleep together?
With this thought in mind, Shen Tingxi's gaze instantly became heated.
Mu Ning Jing met Shen Tingxi's gaze and knew that he had misunderstood. Her little face instantly blushed. She lowered her head and said softly, "I have something to discuss with you."
Shen Tingxi was speechless. Fine, he knew it. How could Ning Ning be so proactive when it came to that? She already thought highly of him if she didn't reject their past experiences. Recently, his thoughts had been too romantic. He often thought in that direction. No, he had to control himself. Otherwise, what would he do if he scared Ning Ning?
After adjusting his emotions and suppressing the inexplicable impulse, Shen Tingxi asked, "What's the matter?"
"Mom and Dad talked to me about our marriage today. They said that they want to choose an auspicious day to hold a grand wedding for me."
A smile appeared in Shen Tingxi's deep eyes. At such a critical moment, his parents still gave him face. "Of course we have to hold a grand wedding. I want everyone to know that you are the woman that I, Shen Tingxi, dote on in my heart."
Mu Ning Jing's heart was boiling. In front of Shen Tingxi, she didn't control her emotions. She allowed her eyes to heat up and tears to flow. "I refuse."
The smile on Shen Tingxi's face froze. He frowned. "Why? You don't want to marry me? "
Mu Ning Jing hurriedly shook her head. "No, I'm willing. But I don't want to hold the wedding in Fan City."
"Then where do you want to hold it?"
"In Hucheng. Mom is no longer around. I want Grandpa and Grandma to watch me get married. Is that okay?" Mu Ning Jing looked at Shen Tingxi with her watery eyes.
How could he refuse such a request? But … "That will make you feel aggrieved."
Mu Ning Jing knew that he had agreed. She couldn't help but kiss him on the lips. "I can't wait to be happy. How can I feel aggrieved?"
Shen Tingxi stroked the tip of Mu Ning Jing's nose. His voice was affectionate. "You are too easy to satisfy. When will you ask for something from me?"
"Yes."
"What is it?"
"Be good to me for the rest of my life."
"That doesn't count. I will do that even if you don't ask."
"…"
"Hey, why are you crying?"
"I'm happy."
"Silly." Shen Tingxi pulled Mu Ning Jing into his arms. "Don't cry in the future. Smile when you are happy. My heart will ache if you cry."
"Okay."
…
The next day
Shen Tingxi went downstairs for his morning exercise. He bumped into Shen Jiuyan, who was also going for his morning exercise. "Dad, want to join us?"
Shen Jiuyan's first reaction was to turn to look at the sun outside the window. It wasn't rising from the west. Then why did this brat call him Dad?
Shen Tingxi naturally knew what Shen Jiuyan was thinking. He wasn't annoyed. After all, he was in a good mood. "You and Mom are very thoughtful about the wedding. Holding it in Fan City shows that you care about Ningning."
Shen Jiuyan raised his eyebrows. "Hold it in Fan City?" That wasn't what he had told his daughter-in-law yesterday.
Shen Tingxi said as he went downstairs, "Although Ningning doesn't agree and wants to hold the wedding in Hucheng, I am very happy that you have this idea."
Shen Jiuyan stopped in his tracks. He looked at his son's tall and straight back and frowned. Why did his tone sound as if Shen Tingxi was the elder and he was the junior?
Shen Tingxi saw that Shen Jiuyan didn't follow him. He turned around and asked, "Aren't you leaving?"
Shen Jiuyan thought about how Shen Jiuyan had called him Dad and didn't mind his tone.
His daughter-in-law had taken the blame for holding the wedding in Hucheng on himself. It was obvious that she wanted to change Shen Tingxi's attitude towards him and Qiu Lan.
Previously, he and Qiu Lan had objected to Shen Tingxi and Mu Ning Jing being together. He knew his son well. He was petty and liked to hold grudges. He must have held a grudge against him and Qiu Lan.
Now that he was willing to call him Dad, it meant that he had let go of what happened in the past and Mu Ning Jing.
Mu Ningjing's contribution to this outcome was undeniable.
This daughter-in-law was decent and considerate. The more he looked at her, the more he liked her.
Shen Jiuyan's mood improved. He followed his son and said, "Let's go."
Shen Tingxi glanced at his father, whose sideburns were slightly white. "How about we have a few moves later?"
"Come on. Do you think I'm afraid of you?"
"Don't worry. Since you're my father, I'll go easy on you."
"Get lost. Who needs you to go easy on me?"
Shen Tingxi let out a low chuckle from the depths of his throat.
Ju Qiu Lan came out of the bedroom. When she saw the father and son walking out of the villa side by side, she couldn't help but tear up. This was what a family should be like!
…
After deciding that the wedding would be held in Hucheng, Shen Jiuyan and Ju Qiu Lan went to Hucheng the next day to make arrangements. In order not to arouse suspicion, they announced that Shen Jiuyan had just recovered from a serious illness and that the couple would go out to relax.
A week passed in the blink of an eye. There were still two days before the wedding date that Ju Qiu Lan had chosen.
The day before they left for Hucheng, Shen Tingxi took Mu Ning Jing to the hospital for a final checkup.
The doctor said that Mu Ning Jing's wound had completely recovered.
Shen Tingxi sent Mu Ning Jing away and asked the doctor secretly, "My wedding is tomorrow. Can we consummate our marriage tonight? Is the wound okay? "
The doctor replied, "It's fine. It's healed."
"Okay. Thank you, Doctor." Shen Tingxi's eyes lit up. He walked out of the doctor's office happily.
Mu Ning Jing, who was waiting outside, saw him come out and couldn't help but ask, "What did you say to the doctor? Why did you ask me to come out? "
Shen Tingxi held his wife's hand and walked out of the hospital. He lied seriously, "I asked him if the wound on your waist would affect your ability to give birth to children."
Mu Ning Jing's face instantly turned red. She muttered softly, "Who wants to give birth to your children?"
"Who else would you give birth to if not me? Don't tell me you want to say goodbye to … "
"Don't talk nonsense." Mu Ning Jing quickly reached out to press Shen Tingxi's lips.
Shen Tingxi smiled. "I know. You'll only give birth to my children."
Mu Ning Jing was speechless. She blushed and turned her head away, ignoring him.
Shen Tingxi's hearty laughter reverberated in the surroundings.
In the afternoon, Shen Tingxi accompanied Mu Ning Jing to the mall to buy gifts for her grandparents. In the evening, when Mu Ning Jing was packing, two suitcases couldn't fit all of them. She turned to look at Shen Tingxi. "It's all your fault. We bought so many gifts, but they can't fit all of them."
"If two suitcases can't fit all of them, then three." Shen Tingxi was very insistent. "Last time, I went to Hucheng in a hurry and didn't buy anything. This time, I have to make up for it. Otherwise, Grandpa and Grandma won't like me as their grandson-in-law."
Mu Ning Jing couldn't help but smile. Her heart softened. This man was making a good impression in front of her relatives. Although Grandpa and Grandma weren't materialistic people, she was very happy that he had such intentions. "Okay, I'll listen to you."
In the evening, Mu Ning Jing thought that she would be able to see her relatives whom she hadn't seen for ten years tomorrow and hold her wedding with the man she loved the most the day after tomorrow. She was so excited that she couldn't fall asleep. She tossed and turned in bed, feeling that the night was long.
On the soft couch, Shen Tingxi said, "Why aren't you sleeping?"
"I'm so happy that I can't sleep."
"Do you want me to sleep with you?" Shen Tingxi blurted out. After saying that, he suddenly realized what he had said. Afraid that he would scare Ning Ning, he hurriedly added, "Don't worry, I won't touch you. We'll be holding our wedding tomorrow. I can hold it in for one night."
Mu Ning Jing was silent for two seconds. "… Okay."
Shen Tingxi got down from the soft couch and burrowed under the blankets on the big bed. The unique fragrance of a girl instantly entered his nose. He composed himself and drove away the evil thoughts in his mind. His long arms wrapped around Mu Ning Jing and pulled her into his embrace.
Mu Ning Jing's body stiffened and she didn't dare to move.
Shen Tingxi felt her tense body and said with a smile, "Don't be afraid. I won't touch you. I'll just hug you to sleep."
Mu Ning Jing nodded gently in Shen Tingxi's arms. Smelling the familiar masculine scent on his body, her heart thumped wildly. Her tense body slowly relaxed after a long time. Her heart gradually calmed down and she fell asleep unknowingly.
Shen Tingxi heard the sound of even breathing in his arms and knew that Mu Ning Jing had fallen asleep. He lowered his head and kissed the top of her head. He whispered, "Good night, honey."
The next day, the two of them set off early. Mu Ning Jing was too excited and didn't stop on the road except for eating. The two of them finally arrived at the biggest hotel in the center of Hu City after two in the afternoon.
The hotel had been booked by Shen Jiuyan. The wedding would be held here.
Mu Ning Jing got out of the car. Her grandparents were already waiting at the entrance of the hotel. The reunion of relatives who hadn't seen each other for more than ten years was exceptionally touching. Mu Ning Jing and Zhao Xiangping's mother, Song Shi, hugged each other and cried. Old Zhao's eyes were also red and tears flowed down his face.
There was no need to say more about the touching reunion of relatives.
That night, the Shen family and the Zhao family had dinner together.
They chatted as they ate. By the time dinner was over, it was already eight in the evening.
Old Zhao said to Shen Tingxi, "Xiao Shen, you and your parents should rest early. We'll take Ning Ning home and rest early too. There will be a lot of things to do at the wedding tomorrow. You must rest well tonight."
Shen Tingxi felt that something was wrong. "Isn't Ning Ning sleeping in the hotel?"
Song Shi smiled and said, "This child. How can the bride stay with the groom before the wedding?"
Ju Qiulan quickly tugged at her son and said, "This is the custom here. If you don't see her for one night, your bride won't be able to run away."
Shen Tingxi looked at Mu Ning Jing with deep eyes. During this period of time, he had gotten used to having Mu Ning Jing by his side. Suddenly, he felt empty when he couldn't see her at night.
Mu Ning Jing felt the same. She had always been strong and independent, but she had begun to rely on Shen Tingxi. Now that they were separated, she was extremely reluctant to part with him.
Their gazes intertwined in the air.
Shen Tingxi wasn't afraid of being laughed at. In front of everyone, he pulled Mu Ning Jing into his arms and said to Old Zhao and Song Shi shamelessly, "Grandpa, Grandma, you can leave later. I want to talk to Ning Ning alone."
Mu Ning Jing didn't expect Shen Tingxi to be so bold. He was so sweet and shy that her face turned red. She was too shy to face anyone. She simply buried her head in Shen Tingxi's chest and pretended not to see anything.
Old Zhao and Song Shi saw that the young couple was so attached to each other and were so happy that they couldn't close their mouths.
Old Zhao gently patted Shen Tingxi's shoulder and said with a smile, "We'll make room for you. My wife and I will wait for Ning Ning in the hall. Don't take too long. Ning Ning has to get up early to do her makeup tomorrow."
Shen Tingxi nodded. "Thank you, Grandpa, Grandma."
Shen Jiuyan looked at his son's sweet smile and muttered in his heart, "Why is he so sensible and obedient without anyone teaching him? He's never been so kind to his father. "
After a while, the private room quieted down. Shen Tingxi gently squeezed the girl's shoulder in his arms. There was a smile in his eyes and his voice was affectionate. "They're gone. How long do you want to hide in my arms?"
Mu Ning Jing slowly raised her head and looked around worriedly. When she saw that there was really no one, she dared to come out of Shen Tingxi's arms. She looked up at Shen Tingxi with some resentment. "Why don't you care about the occasion? What will Grandpa and Grandma think of us if you hold me in your arms like this? "
"You don't like it?" Shen Tingxi raised his eyebrows slightly.
"It's not a question of whether I like it or not …"
"In my eyes, it's only a question of whether you like it or not."
"…" Mu Ning Jing was speechless.
"You don't like it?" Shen Tingxi looked down at Mu Ning Jing. His eyes were serious and affectionate.
Mu Ning Jing bit her lip gently and said softly, "I like it …"
As soon as she finished speaking, Shen Tingxi kissed her lips.
Mu Ning Jing was stunned at first, then she slowly closed her eyes. After some time, she felt that she was about to suffocate. Shen Tingxi finally let go of her.
Shen Tingxi hugged the girl who was panting and said hoarsely, "I really don't want to be separated from you. I don't want to be separated from you for even a second."
Mu Ning Jing nestled in Shen Tingxi's arms and smiled sweetly. Her voice was so soft that it seemed to drift into one's bones. "After tonight, we'll never be separated."
…
Ju Qiulan arranged for Dong Zai to send Mu Ning Jing back to the countryside.
As they got closer and closer to their childhood home, Mu Ning Jing looked at the familiar surroundings. What came to her mind were the scenes of her being laughed at and bullied when she was young, and the scenes of her mother secretly crying when she hugged her to sleep at night.
The scenery was still the same, but her mother was no longer there. The feeling of things being the same but people being different made Mu Ning Jing's eyes turn red.
Song Shi felt Mu Ning Jing's sadness. She gently held her hand and comforted her. "Ning Ning, it's all in the past. Shen is a reliable man. Not only does he treat you well, but his parents also think highly of you. You'll have good days ahead of you."
Mu Ning Jing thought of Shen Tingxi, and her dark heart became brighter little by little. She forced the bitterness in her eyes away. She didn't want to worry the two elders, so she smiled and nodded.
Old Zhao's house was a little far from the city center. It took almost an hour to drive home. It was almost 9: 30 p.m. when they arrived home.
Dong Zai brought the gifts that Shen Tingxi had prepared for the two elders into the house and left.
After Mu Ning Jing got out of the car, she stood at the venue and didn't enter. She watched the lights in the house turn on one by one, slowly dispelling the darkness around her. The house was still the same as it was ten years ago. It was very old.
But because of the wedding couplets, the decorations, and the hanging of fiery red lanterns, the old house was filled with endless joy.
Suddenly, Mu Ning Jing's eyes were attracted by a flashy black car on the venue. The car looked expensive. Whose car was parked here?
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