Chapter 2150
Chapter 2150: Growing Old Together (5)
When Xi Xiaye and the others were done with their work, Mu Yuchen and the others began to grill.
All of a sudden, the air was filled with the alluring aroma of grilled meat. Soon, the laughter of the children joined in.
The children were currently surrounding Mu Yuchen and the others and playing around. Apart from Mu Zishu, there were also Su Jingling and the others, Qi Lei’s children…
It had been a long time since Xi Xiaye had such a lively time. Now, she seemed to be a little moved and happy.
“I see that they’re having fun. When I see them, I think of myself when I was young. I just hope that they can have a happy childhood.”
It was Qin Su who spoke.
Qin Su had become a little gentler these few years. She was no longer as cold and hard as before. Zhou Zimo loved her very much and was determined to warm her up. Although Qin Su was passive, she saw how well Zhou Zimo treated her.
“The children nowadays are happier than those of our generation. I’m just letting them do as they wish now. I’m not forcing them to grasp many things. I just hope that they can learn and play to their heart’s content. Let them walk their own path,” Dongfang Liuyun said calmly, her eyes filled with gentleness.
“It seems like our views are the same as well.”
Xi Xiaye smiled happily.
“Mother, Aunt Liuyun, Father and Uncle Qi Lei want you guys to go over for a barbecue.”
At this moment, Mu Zishu came over to urge them.
“Alright! We’ll go over now.”
…
The group of people gathered together and formed a long table. The table was already filled with food.
Mu Yuchen was sitting in front of the barbecue grill, while Qi Lei, Zhou Zimo, and the others were playing landlords. They ate while drinking. It was really relaxing.
“Let me do it. Why don’t you go talk to them?”
When she saw that Mu Yuchen was busy alone, Xi Xiaye sat over as well.
“Let them play on their own. Sit over here.”
Mu Yuchen moved his seat slightly as he pointed at the seat beside him.
Xi Xiaye obediently sat down as well. She took the raw ingredients from the side and handed them to him.
He reached out and handed Xi Xiaye a skewer of freshly roasted chicken shoulders. It even emitted a sweet and alluring fragrance. “Try it. You didn’t eat anything just now.”
Mu Yuchen naturally noticed what she had just said. Xi Xiaye was actually not very enthusiastic about barbecuing, but Zhou Zimo and Su Chen really liked this bite.
“Mmm.”
Xi Xiaye took it and took a careful bite. She nodded. “It tastes pretty good. Your skills haven’t regressed. Why don’t you try it too?”
As she said this, she handed the chicken shoulder in her hand to his mouth. “Be careful, it’s a little hot.”
Mu Yuchen glanced at her, then smiled and took a bite as well. He pulled a tissue over to wipe his mouth. “Not bad.”
Xi Xiaye then continued to eat alone as she watched him busy with his work.
“Do you want more?” Mu Yuchen asked when he saw her throw down the bamboo stick.
Xi Xiaye shook her head. She had even brought a plate over for them just now. She was a little full.
“With this little appetite, eat more.”
Mu Yuchen handed her another roasted wing.
“I don’t want more. A few days ago, you even said that I was rounder.”
“No one would say that. Eat this again, you’ll grow a little better. In life you should experience being fat and skinny before, otherwise you’d have lived in vain.”
When she heard him, Xi Xiaye could not help but laugh. Many times, listening to his serious nonsense seemed to be a form of enjoyment.
“I’m really starting to look down on you. You said it so resolutely that day, but now you’ve changed your mind. Only people like you are like that.”
“I don’t remember saying that. Just treat it as if I’m going through menopause.”
Mu Yuchen did not argue with her and just handed the chicken wing to her. Xi Xiaye was helpless and could only take it.
“I’m worried that you won’t be full. Aren’t you happy? I often wish that you would miss me too.”
“Mr. Mu, why do I feel like you’re being a little unreasonable?”
“I thought you’ve always noticed that I’m like this.”
A certain someone did not refute and just admitted it openly.
“You…”
After being together with him for ten years, Xi Xiaye realized that she had never been able to take advantage of him with her words.
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The group of people played until night before leaving. Lan Xiu and Leng Xinran left first, followed by Su Chen and Zhou Zimo. Mu Yuchen and Xi Xiaye left later because they were closer to the Grand Lake Villa area.
At this moment, Qi Lei had just brewed a pot of good chrysanthemum tea when Mu Yuchen sat by the side.
Dongfang Liuyun pulled Xi Xiaye to look at a few sets of embroidery gowns. Dongfang Liuyun had been very interested in embroidery recently, and Xi Xiaye happened to be a little interested as well, so the two of them could often chat together.
“I went to look at the movie base a few days ago and bumped into Ah Mo. He seems to have managed Hui Gu very well. You letting him leave Glory World a few years ago seems to have been a very correct decision.”
Qi Lei poured Mu Yuchen a cup of flower tea as he spoke.
“After he married Lingshi, he was supposed to return to the Gu family with Lingshi. Back then, he was worried that he wouldn’t be able to get used to it all at once, so it wouldn’t be good if there was a gap between them. That was why he used an excuse to transfer him to City B so that he could slowly get used to it. He has never let me down.”
When Mu Yuchen said this, his eyes flashed with a faint sense of relief.
“Ah Mo has always been very good. With him around, Lingshi will definitely be doing very well.”
After they went to City B the last time, Ah Mo and Lingshi treated him to a meal. It could be seen that they were doing very well too.
“The film and television base has been operating pretty well these past few years, so we made the right decision back then.”
“Mmm, now that the projects we’re working on are on tracks, I don’t feel as pressured anymore.”
Mu Yuchen nodded and patted Qi Lei on the shoulder. “It’s not easy to live a peaceful life. Cherish it.”
Qi Lei reached out to shake Mu Yuchen’s hand as well. Mu Yuchen’s handsome face lit up with a slight smile. He took a sip of tea and then put down his teacup. “Alright, it’s getting late. Xiaye and I should go back now.”
Then, he stood up as well.
Qi Lei stood up as well.
…
Qi Lei and Dongfang Liuyun sent Mu Yuchen and Xi Xiaye out the door just like before.
“Go back, it’s still a little cold at night. Wei’er when you want to come home, just give us a call and we’ll get the chauffeur to pick you up, okay?”
“Okay, Mother!” Qi Wei’er replied.
Soon, the black shadow of the car slowly disappeared into the twilight ahead.
“Let’s go back too.”
After a while, Qi Lei turned to look at Dongfang Liuyun.
Dongfang Liuyun nodded and turned around with Qi Lei. With one hand holding Qi Wei’er’s, they walked into the villa ahead.
“Uncle, I want to go to Grandfather’s place tomorrow to visit him.”
“Yes, let your aunt drive you there.”
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