Ning Qianyu's eyes stared unblinkingly at the face in front of her that she was once so familiar with.
He cheated on her with her best friend. What right did he have to say that she was shameless? How could he even say that she had hooked up with Mu Shengchen before they broke up?
Ning Qianyu felt hilarious, not wanting to continue tangling with Mu Jinbo. Everytime when she saw him, she would be forced to think of that disgusting and dirty scene that happened in his room that day.
"Mu Jinbo, this is your sister-in-law. Please show some respect." A voice suddenly sounded.
When Ning Qianyu turned around, she noticed Ye Xi was pushing Mu Shengchen over.
Mu Shengchen was dressed meticulously. There was a hint of anger that could not be ignored in his usual expresionless face as he stared at Mu Jinbo.
"Big brother, you must be joking!" Mu Jinbo's voice sounded slightly guilty. Ever since Mu Shengchen got into a car accident three years ago, he rarely saw Mu Shengchen. However, he clearly knew how serious the consequences were for triggering Mu Shengchen.
"I'm not joking. Qianyu and I had already registered for the marriage certificate because Qianyu doesn't want the marriage to be extravagant. That's why we didn't organize a wedding banquet." Mu Shengchen looked into Ning Qianyu's eyes with affection and held her hands in his. "You don't have to worry about us. We're good together."
Mu Jinbo's face stiffened when he heard Mu Shengchen's words. Even he himself did not realize his face had turned ashen.
Ning Qianyu smiled as she held Mu Shengchen's hand, "Chen, let's go."
Mu Shengchen did not oppose. Ning Qianyu then took the wheelchair from Ye Xi and pushed Mu Shengchen out towards the banquet hall.
This was just the beginning, there were still more ahead for her to face. Ning Qianyu took a deep breath, lifted her head and walked into the banquet hall with her chest held high.
Mu Shengchen's identity was already special in Mu Family, adding to the fact that he was a topic for their conversation, he had become the focus of attention in the banquet hall. Moreover, with Ning Qianyu along, they had attracted even more attention.
Amongst them, there were a lot of people who were familiar with the Mu Family and they knew Ning Qianyu too. Therefore, they started to whisper and gossip about Ning Qianyu and Mu Shengchen.
Tud Tud Tud… Weng Bisa, a noble and elegant lady with high heels, walked over angrily, "What are you doing here?"
"Aunt," Ning Qianyu greeted politely.
"Who are you calling aunt? Ning Qianyu, Mu Family Courtyard is not a place that you can come whenever you want. Please leave now." Weng Bisa raised her chin with disdain in her eyes.
"I'm sorry, Aunt Weng. Qianyu is my wife. It's only right that she came to Mu Family," Mu Shengchen move his wheelchair to Ning Qianyu's side and naturally embraced her waist, saying in a seductive voice with a smile.
Weng Bisa was unexpected Mu Shengchen to say that, causing her to feel awkward.
At this moment, Old Madam Mu's voice rang out, "I told you to look for Qianyu, but you couldn't find her after so long. Is this how you look for your wife?"
Although Old Madam Mu rebuked him, there was a hint of intimacy in her tone. Furthermore, it was obvious that she knew about the relationship between Ning Qianyu and Mu Shengchen.
Not only did she know about their relationship, she even teased them. This was a clear acknowledgement of the fact that Ning Qianyu and Mu Shengchen were together.
Weng Bisa was full of grievances, but she did not dare to speak out in front of Old Madam Mu, the elder of the family.
Ning Qianyu was both surprised and happy, thinking Old Madam Mu might be angry at her, yet she never expected Old Madam Mu to just rebuke Mu Shengchen. Besides, what she had said just now was clearly acknowledging her being Mu Shengchen's wife.
She looked towards Mu Shengchen, but there was no surprise in the man's eyes. He must have said something to grandma, making Ning Qianyu felt cozy in her heart.
Old Madam Mu smiled and waved at Ning Qianyu, "Qianyu, come over to grandma."
Ning Qianyu held onto her skirt as she slowly walked towards her.
Old Lady Mu held Ning Qianyu's hand and said intimately, "Grandma knows what Jinbo has done and sorry for hurting you. Since you're now married to little Chen, you should live a good life with him."
Little Chen? Ning Qianyu burst into laughter. It was hard for her to imagine Mu Shengchen would be called as little Chen.
"Grandma, don't worry. We will." She said.
"Grandma, I'm not a kid anymore, and you're still calling me little Chen," Mu Shengchen's handsome face was slightly embarrassed as he protested.
Unfortunately, the protest failed. Old Madam Mu reached out her hand and smacked him on the forehead lightly, "In grandma's eyes, you'll always be my little Chen."
"Pfff…" Ning Qianyu could not help but laugh when she saw the old lady hit Mu Shengchen as if he was a child.
Mu Shengchen's handsome face blushed and he turned away, remained silent.
Mu Jinbo, who had followed behind Ning Qianyu and Mu Shengchen, his face was looking slightly displeased. Not to mention that Qi Yuwei's face was filled with jealousy. How could Ning Qianyu, get the favor of Old Madam Mu?
Mu Jinbo could not stand to be in this banquet anymore so he dragged Qi Yuwei along and left.
At this moment, everyone's attention was on Ning Qianyu and Mu Shengchen. No one had noticed that they left.
Only when the birthday banquet ended Old Madam Mu was willing to let Ning Qianyu off.
Ning Qianyu immediately walked over when she saw Mu Shengchen sitting in the hallway.
"Thank you for today."
Without him, she would not have the courage to face Mu Jinbo and Qi Yuwei, nor did she have the courage to face so many questions.
Mu Shengchen's cold eyes were full of inexplicable hostility, "There's no need to thank me. My goal is to make grandma believe in your new identity so that everyone in the Mu Family will believe in your identity too."
Mu Shengchen's words were like a cold wind blowing and extinguish the candlelight in her heart, the warmth she had felt just now had instantly disappeared. She was stupefied and replied with her clear round eyes, "I know. I will play my role properly."
Mu Shengchen's eyes revealed a hint of cold light, "It's good that you understand."
Ning Qianyu lowered her head and did not say a word.
Seeing Ning Qianyu's silence, a complicated look flashed in Mu Shengchen's eyes. His Adam's apple slid down several times, feeling stuffy in his chest, making him felt extremely uncomfortable.
The atmosphere between the two of them was extremely awkward. In the eyes of outsiders, one was sitting while the other was bowing her head, they did not look like a lovey-dovey couple.
"You two are here whispering to each other, and planning to ignore this old woman?" Old Lady Mu looked from afar at her favorite grandson and immediately teased him.
"Grandma," Mu Shengchen turned his wheelchair around without any awkwardness of being caught. Ning Qianyu, on the contrary, was slightly shocked, lifted her head, and put a smile on her face. She then greeted Old Madam Mu after Mu Shengchen, "Grandma."
"Both of you should stay here tonight. Don't leave. I've already had your rooms cleaned up," The old lady said.
"Uh!" Ning Qianyu exclaimed. However, she did not lose her composure because Mu Shengchen held her hand tightly.
"What's wrong?" Old Lady Mu looked towards them.
"No, it's nothing," Ning Qianyu quickly answered.
Just like that, Ning Qianyu and Mu Shengchen were asked to stayed in the Mu Family Courtyard for a night.