The next day.
Su Qiqi still prepared breakfast for the father and son, then went to work overtime. After all, she had to submit new design drafts on Monday.
At lunch, she was about to eat when she suddenly received a call from her best friend, Lu KeKe.
...
"What? You're married?!"
Su Qiqi quickly pulled Lu KeKe, who had abruptly stood up, back into her seat.
"Why are you shouting that?"
Lu KeKe looked around the café and found that everyone's eyes were on them.
"Why didn't you tell me about such a big thing in advance?"
Su Qiqi rolled her eyes, "If I had told you in advance, would it still be a flash marriage?"
"Oh, that's true." Lu KeKe looked dumbfounded, and Su Qiqi was helpless.
"Tell me what happened?"
Su Qiqi didn't hide anything. She explained everything that had happened and even mentioned the dinner at home yesterday.
After hearing everything, Lu KeKe was incredulous.
"Why does it feel so legendary? You met the wrong partners and then had a flash marriage... Is this a case of marrying the right person in the wrong wedding procession?"
"Let's hope so." Su Qiqi lowered her head and stirred the coffee in front of her.
"But I think you acted wrongly. If it were me, I would also be angry." Lu KeKe said quietly.
Some doubts rose in Su Qiqi, "How so?"
"Even though your family demanding betrothal gifts was a bit too much, your hubby was surely unhappy not being allowed to offer them. Simply put, your hubby would feel you made him seem incompetent."
Only after Lu KeKe pointed this out did Su Qiqi realize.
"So, that's why."
Lu KeKe gave Su Qiqi a sideways glance, "You had dates before. Have you still not recovered from that pain?"
A touch of pain flashed in Su Qiqi's eyes.
"What are you talking about? I'm now married. Don't talk nonsense."
Lu KeKe nodded and didn't continue.
After saying goodbye to Lu KeKe, Su Qiqi didn't go back to the company. Instead, she went to the market to buy groceries and then went home.
Today was Saturday, but Jin Muchen still went out.
Jin Lin was still sitting on the sofa, watching TV.
What struck Su Qiqi as odd was that unlike other kids who would play with toys, and who would be engrossed watching animated cartoons, Jin Lin was engrossed watching suspense dramas.
Feeling curious, Su Qiqi walked up and asked him, "Jin Lin, can you understand what you are watching?"
Jin Lin scoffed disdainfully, "Isn't it easy to understand?"
Su Qiqi was taken aback. This cheeky little rascal.
"Alright, you continue watching. I'll go and cook."
"No need to cook for your old man, he'll be home very late tonight." Jin Lin casually commented without looking back.
"Huh?" Su Qiqi was somewhat taken aback.
"Your old man is your hubby." Jin Lin said nonchalantly.
"Oh." Su Qiqi subconsciously responded, then immediately remembered what Lu KeKe had said.
Was Jin Muchen still angry?
...
At this moment, Jin Muchen was sitting in the penthouse office of the JT Building.
"Mr. Jin, these are the designs for our fashion show this month."
Assistant Qin Xiao placed several sheets of paper on Jin Muchen's desk, then stood by, waiting.
After a glance, Jin Muchen noticed that Su Qiqi's proposal was missing.
"Is everything here?"
Qin Xiao was slightly taken aback. Normally, Mr. Jin wouldn't care about these matters, especially the fashion designs from the branch companies.
But this time, he was personally checking.
"Mr. Jin, there are two from other companies. However, they were returned by Manager Wu."
Jin Muchen's brows furrowed. Looking at the proposals on his desk, he thought they were no match for Su Qiqi's designs.
Although he had only glanced at Su Qiqi's designs, they were more pleasing to his eyes than the others.
"Return all of these."
"What?" Qin Xiao was completely taken aback.
"Do I need to repeat myself?" Jin Muchen's face darkened.
Qin Xiao quickly collected the files and said, "Yes, sir. I'll handle it right away."
"Also, if a proposal from a Su Qiqi comes next time, send it directly to my office."
"Yes, Mr. Jin." Qin Xiao hurried out.
After closing the door, Qin Xiao looked puzzled. Although Mr. Jin was usually aloof, she had never seen him this angry before.
And who was this Su Qiqi?
At this time, Jin Muchen stood up and walked over to the floor-to-ceiling window, looking at Dragon City's night view.
Somehow, an image of a tearful Su Qiqi, leaning against the car window, appeared in his mind.
Damn it, why am I worried about her?
Just then, his phone rang.
Jin Muchen hastily picked it up, his heart somehow anticipating that the caller might be Su Qiqi.
But seeing the number, he felt somewhat disappointed.
Just two days after meeting, why does he care so much about her?
"Hello, grandpa."
"Muchen, what's wrong with you? Why are you ditching the dates I arranged for you again?"
"So, you think I dare not commit suicide in front of the ancestral tablet?"
Hearing that, Jin Muchen furrowed his brows.
"Grandpa, I already have a marriage certificate."
"What?" A surprised voice came from the phone.
"I said, I already have a marriage certificate. You now have a granddaughter-in-law." Jin Muchen repeated.
"Really? She's from a wealthy family, isn't she? When are you planning the wedding banquet? When are you bringing her home for me to meet?"
"She's not a daughter of a wealthy family, I just found someone suitable for me." Jin Muchen once again thought of Su Qiqi.
"Fine, as long as you're willing to get married, it's alright. When are you bringing her over for me to meet?"
"I'll find time. It's late. You should get some rest, grandpa. "
On the other end of the phone, Jin ShengHai grumbled as he looked at the hung-up phone, "Stinky boy, dare hang up on me"
…
After hanging up, Jin Muchen noticed that it was already close to 11 pm. He packed up his things and went home.
When he arrived home and opened the door, he saw that the lights in the living room were still on.
"Mr. Jin, you're back! Why are you home so late?" Su Qiqi greeted him like a wife who'd been married for a long time. Seeing Jin Muchen come home, she hurriedly went up to him.
Jin Muchen blinked his deep eyes, "Why haven't you gone to bed?"
"I'm working on design drafts. Are you hungry? I'll heat up some food for you." Su Qiqi radiantly smiled and headed for the kitchen.
"No need, I've already eaten." Jin Muchen interjected coldly.
Su Qiqi awkwardly halted her steps, clasping her hands together. With a hesitant expression, she looked at Jin Muchen.
"If you have anything to say, say it."
Upon hearing Jin Muchen, Su Qiqi hesitated and then apologized, "Don't overthink about what I said yesterday. I just didn't want you to shoulder too much."
Jin Muchen took a side glance at Su Qiqi and the corners of his mouth involuntarily lifted.
"It's okay."
"That's good."
The atmosphere once again turned awkward and Su Qiqi appeared somewhat lost.
Jin Muchen started ascending the stairs, paused halfway, then said to Su Qiqi without turning back, "It's pretty late, get some rest."
"Oh, alright." Su Qiqi responded.
"Also, the study on the first floor is unused. You don't have to stay in the living room all the time."
Having said that, Jin Muchen went upstairs.
Upon hearing it, Su Qiqi responded softly. Watching him ascend, she didn't know why, but she felt a warm feeling in her heart.