The years flow without revealing one's innermost thoughts

  After a while, the servant knocked on their door and told them that dinner was ready, asking them to go downstairs for the meal.

  Qin Xiao walked out of the room door and occasionally lowered his head before discovering, eh, he still hadn't changed into slippers!

  Then she turned back into the room, Mu Chenyun asked her what was wrong.

  "After all, I'm going to meet Professor Wen later, and wearing slippers is too informal." Qin Xiao returned to her room to change into the shoes she wore in the afternoon.

  Mu Chenxun quickly picked up her shoes, "You're pregnant now, comfort is the most important thing, no one will mind. My grandfather is very easy to get along with."

  Qin Xiao took over the shoes, "Isn't this very impolite? And those are also flat shoes!"

  "Xiao Xiao, you need comfort and rest." Mu Chenhui emphasized this point. He knew that those shoes were also good, but they definitely weren't as comfortable as slippers. He didn't want her to be tired again.

  "Alright." Qin Xiao knew he wouldn't be allowed, so he didn't insist anymore.

  Then the two of them went out of the house door and down the stairs, with Mu Chenhui supporting Qin Xiao all the way.

  In the restaurant, Wen Yun, Mu Ya and Mu Zhao, Xu Xiating had already arrived.

  Two people had just arrived at the restaurant when Mu Zhenche also came.

  When Mu Yue saw Qin Xiao arrive, he couldn't show his displeasure on his face. After all, they would be family in the future and it wouldn't do to make things too awkward. Moreover, his father-in-law was also present. Most importantly, his wife liked this woman.

  Qin Xiao nodded slightly and greeted politely, asking each of them how they were doing.

  Mu Zhao Mu Chen smiled in response, while Xu Xiating didn't even bother to look up at her. As for her future father-in-law Mu Ye, his face was expressionless. Then, Wen Yun warmly invited the two of them to sit down.

  Mu Chenhui pulled out a chair for Qin Xiao and sat down beside her after she was seated.

  At this time, the servant pushed Mu Lao Ye Zi and Wen Lao Ye Zi over.

  Everyone stood up and greeted the two elderly people.

  "Alright, everyone sit down." After Old Man Mu spoke, everyone sat down. Then he pointed at Qin Xiao and introduced her to Old Man Wen, "Old Wen, this is your granddaughter-in-law, Mu Chenyuan's wife - Qin Xiao."

  Qin Xiao hastily stood up, due to her pregnancy, she could only slightly bow, "Mr. Wen, nice to meet you. I've admired you since I was young and often read your works. Today, I'm really excited to see you."

  "Oh? Is that so? Nowadays young people still like traditional Chinese studies, it's heartening. Mr. Wen nodded and said, "Child, don't be polite, sit down."

  "Thank you." Qin Xiao said thank you and sat down.

  Xu Xiating, who was standing beside him, listened to these words and thought that they were all trying to curry favor with each other. Mu Ye also felt uncomfortable listening to this and thought to himself that he was pretending quite well.

  Mu Chenhui smiled and said, "Grandfather, when Qin Xiao was at A University, she would attend every one of your lectures. Just now on the way back, she was still reading your lecture notes."

  "Alright." Old Master Wen smiled benevolently.

  Mr. Wen devoted his life to studying and promoting national studies, hoping that young people would like national studies and make them flourish. Now hearing that his future granddaughter-in-law likes his books will definitely increase his affection for her in his heart and make it easier for him to accept her.

  "Then let's start the meal."

  Mr. Mu said something and then asked Mr. Wen to pick up his chopsticks first. He himself was being polite today, just to catch up with Mr. Wen.

  When everyone else started eating, Qin Xiao finally picked up her chopsticks.

  Mu Chenhui kept serving her dishes, but she wanted to say no more because she couldn't eat much at night. However, Mu Chenhui whispered in her ear, ordering her to finish eating.

  At the table, Old Mu suddenly cleared his throat. Everyone stopped using their chopsticks and looked at him.

  "I've got something to announce. I've also discussed this with Qin Xiao's parents, and in a few days, Wēn Yún and Mù Jiàn, the two of you will personally go to C City to pay respects to your relatives."

  Wen Yun heard and immediately agreed: "En, no problem. In the next two days, Mu Ze and I will prepare well to visit our relatives."

  Why didn't I hear my parents mention this? When did the two families discuss it, and Qin Xiao still doesn't know about it. But it's not a big deal, it's not like they're maliciously deceiving her. Plus, it saves our parents from making an extra trip.

  Then everyone continued eating.

  After dinner, as Mu Lao Ye and Wen Lao Ye left their seats, everyone else dispersed too.

  Mu Ye and Wen Yun didn't go back to their room directly, they went to the courtyard for a walk.

  "Alas." Mu Yu sighed, "We two actually have to go visit the Qin family in person. Where will this old face be placed afterwards? But this is also good, less embarrassing."

  Wen Yun smiled lightly and said, "Let's go to C City. Fewer people know about that matter there, so fewer people will laugh at us. It's better for everyone."

  "Me too." Mu Ye added.

  Since Mu Chenxun brought Qin Xiao into the Mu family's mansion, a new topic of conversation has emerged in the city's social circle, and the ladies are delighted to discuss it over tea and after dinner.

  Some people think that the mistakes made by the Qin family back then are forgivable, and it's a good thing for the two families to make amends. But more of them will be watching the joke in the future.

  So Mr. Mu made a decisive decision to let his son and daughter-in-law go to C city for the sake of his family's reputation. Otherwise, what would make it worth the Qin family's trouble?