The head of the Mu family

Chapter 156 Rebuilding Friendship

Huai Sheng also muttered something under his breath:

"that is!"

"Hey~ I'm telling you, you little brat, I never expected you to be dating Xiao Qianyan."

Ah Ran, you have no idea, this kid is incredibly bright!

Back then, I took those kids, who were only the size of mung beans, to the outskirts of town to learn how to ride horses.

This boy learned the fastest, this girl the slowest; who would have thought they'd grow up to be a couple!

Mu Huaisheng: Help! Have you lost your memory?

A few years ago, I was on good terms with you. Turns out, this guy didn't consider himself a woman back then!

Apart from Li Rongchuan, the other three people in the room began to facepalm.

Stimulated by Li Rongchuan's blunt words, everyone suddenly became more open-minded about the matter.

Mu Huaisheng: So, back then, I dated a blockhead for so long?

In short: I'm much more relieved that this guy had that relationship with Huaisheng!

Feeling relieved, Qian Yan smiled politely and said:

"It's lunchtime. Would Second Master Li and the General like to have a simple meal together?"

"Sure~ I don't have much to do when I get back at noon, so I'll try your cooking~"

The general was somewhat helpless:

I'm a heroine among women, what kind of jerk did I marry?

Huai Sheng was somewhat helpless:

It's such a waste for the general to marry you!

A brief comment:

Oh dear, there's just no way to deal with this person!

Try it, try it!

Li Rongchuan's inner monologue:

I may not be as intelligent as these people, but without this approach, that matter would remain a thorn in everyone's side.

How could I not feel Huai Sheng's sincerity back then?

Growing up, my older brother and sister-in-law took care of everything at home, so I didn't have to think too much when things happened, which fostered my carefree personality.

But even the most oblivious person can sense the sincerity held in their hands.

Later I realized that, without even noticing, I had given my heart away.

At first, her relationship with Huaisheng was indeed motivated by a sense of pity.

I still remember the first time I saw Huaisheng dress as a woman for Yan Sen at the border.

I was stunned at the time, surprised that the girl had grown up.

Later, when I thought that Huaisheng and Yansen could get together, I was happy for them, but I also felt a vague, inexplicable discomfort.

When she learned why Yan Sen and Huai Sheng didn't get together, she didn't think about anything else; she just felt sorry for Huai Sheng.

Later, when he discussed it with Yan Ran and she agreed to let Huaisheng follow her, his inner joy was genuine.

Every time she exchanged glances with Huaisheng, the flutter in her heart was genuine.

Every time I hold her little hand, my heart beats truly.

Every time I hold the soft, cuddly locust tree in my arms, my blood boils.

To this day, I still remember the way Huai Sheng looked at me, his eyes shining like stars on the frontier.

But when Huai Sheng learned of his promise to A Ran to be together for life, the resolute look in his eyes was genuine.

Because when Huai Sheng looked at her, the stars in her eyes fell away.

Having already had Aran, yet still hoping for Huaisheng, is ultimately greedy.

After returning to the capital, Huai Sheng spoke highly of A Ran.

When she heard that Huaisheng hadn't mentioned her at all, she knew in her heart that she had hurt Huaisheng deeply.

Nowadays, Huai Sheng is doing his best to treat A Ran, and he only lets Jing Tang come to get the medicine.

Hearing this, one can tell that the thorn forged with sincerity is still in Huai Sheng's heart.

Then let me, the slowpoke, help everyone pull it out.

Qianyan is a good kid. He knew how to protect Huaisheng when he was just a little kid. I can rest assured now.

With guests at the Mu family's house, it's simply a matter of adding two more pairs of chopsticks.

None of the people present were shy or hesitant, and the meal was lively and enjoyable. Upon learning that the Mu family would gamble a little during the New Year, Li Rongchuan even made a pact to play cards together on the first day of the Lunar New Year.

Qianyan: I'm convinced!

Huaisheng: I'm truly impressed!

General: This guy is a real idiot! What a disgrace!

On New Year's Eve, Huaisheng gave everyone a reward, and gave extra to those on duty.

Qingyue took the reward money and smiled:

I lost money this year~

Before the head of the family got married, whenever he came, he would give two rewards.

Qianyan replied with a smile:

"You'll only get one this year, and you'll only get one from now on!"

"Once you have Xiao Qingyue, I'll give you a big red envelope!"

"Okay~ I'll remember that~"

As she spoke, she gently shoved her handsome husband with her arm.

"Did you hear me? Work hard!"

"Alright, my wife~"

"Master, just you wait, the big red envelope is about to be given away!"

Everyone burst into laughter. After cleaning up Huai Sheng, they closed the door and started distributing silver and playing cards.

This year, there were many guests, making it lively. They played cards, dice, and pitch-pot, and the children were arranged to build snowmen and have snowball fights.

Those who lost at cards either watched from the sidelines or went to other games, and the lively atmosphere lasted until midnight before everyone went to sleep.

They arrived looking dashing after having lunch on the first day of the Lunar New Year.

Both husband and wife had the air of soldiers; Li Rongchuan was a bit eccentric, while the general was exceptionally intelligent.

Li Rongchuan lost, and everyone egged him on to perform a sword dance, so the general danced with him for a while.

Indeed, generals who fight with real guns and swords on the battlefield are different!

The maids in the manor were completely infatuated with General Yan.

Huaisheng quickly stepped forward to wipe his sweat, Qingyue stepped forward to serve tea, Qingxing stepped forward to serve snacks, and the other maids also gathered around.

Yan Ran: If I were a man, you stinky men wouldn't stand a chance; I'd marry them all.

The doctor and his companions quickly went to settle Li Rongchuan in.

A brief comment: I practice swordplay in the yard every morning until it's worn out, and I don't even get the chance to wipe my sweat. Sigh!

In the following days, the couple appeared at the Mu residence whenever there were matters to attend to at the Marquis's residence.

On the fourth day, the noblewoman brought Jingtang and the others, as well as Uncle Ping and Uncle Liu.

The lady smiled as she entered:

"Huaisheng, I'm here to distribute the silver today!"

"That won't do. Next time everyone goes to the Marquis's mansion, you'll give them money."

At the Mu residence, we give out small amounts of money, and you can play with us too!

With Uncle Liu and Uncle Ping being two shrewd individuals, and several brilliant young ladies like Shi Shu taking the stage, Qian Yan had no choice but to step in.

Soon, everyone's two taels of silver were presented to these people.

Doctor Qian, Physician Gao, and their senior brother were so excited they couldn't take it all in.

Qian Shao stopped talking to Huai Sheng and just stared blankly at him.

Mu Huaisheng: If I didn't know we were playing cards, I would have thought we were having a showdown at the summit of Mount Hua!

Dinner was eaten at the Mu residence. Everyone ate in a hurry and then started again.

The battle raged on until late at night, and none of the four contestants from "The Brain" were defeated.

Since it was so late when the party ended, the group agreed to play again on the tenth of the month.

Since Doctor Gao and his group would return after the fifteenth, the noblewoman asked Uncle Liu to go with them after the fifteenth.

After the fifth day of the Lunar New Year, everyone gradually returned to work, and Huaisheng and Qianyan were busy for the next few days.

Li Rongchuan and his wife then took Gao Langzhong and the others on a tour of Yedu.

The two playboys from the capital had the doctor and the two families so engrossed in their pleasures that they had forgotten all about home.

On the eighth day, Mr. and Mrs. Huai spent the day playing around, and they both felt:

My last trip to Yangzhou was a total rip-off!

If you want to have fun, you have to go to Yedu!

On the evening of the ninth day, the noblewoman summoned Pingbo, who said somewhat embarrassedly:

“Huaisheng, the madam asked me to come and discuss this. Should we go to the Marquis’s residence tomorrow?”

Somehow word got out, and the lady's two close friends, along with the young master and third master of the Duke of Anguo's family, all came.