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Although Liu Piaoxu was over fifty, she still looked charming and elegant, possessing a grace that surpassed her peers. She had only one son, Mu Tongzi, whom she cherished dearly.
Moreover, the age gap between him and his older siblings was significant, and having been doted on by their grandparents since childhood, there was hardly anyone in the Mu Family who did not spoil him.
Nodding slightly, Mu Tongzi walked over to the empty seat beside Madam Mu. After scanning the living room and not seeing his grandfather, he asked, "Where's Grandpa?"
"In the study upstairs. Your nephew brought back some antiques, and your grandfather is busy tinkering with them!" Madam Mu replied with a faint smile, glancing at her son, who seemed to have lost quite a bit of weight. "Haven't you been resting well lately? You've lost so much weight. Qingchen, now that you're back, you need to take good care of Tongzi; after all, you two will be living together in the future."
"I understand, Mother Mu. I will take good care of him," Yue Qingchen said with a smile in his eyes as he linked his arm with Mu Tongzi's, appearing affectionate.
"Mom, I'm grown up now; you don't need to worry about these things for me." Furrowing his brow slightly, Mu Tongzi subtly brushed off Yue Qingchen's hand, seemingly uncomfortable with hearing such words from his mother, especially when directed at Yue Qingchen.
"You child, which mother doesn't worry about her own child? If you had settled down earlier, I wouldn't have to worry so much! Now that Qingchen is back, are you two...?"
"Mom!" Turning slightly, Mu Tongzi set down the glass he was holding and placed an arm around Madam Mu's shoulders. "Qingchen and I are still young; there's no rush. Besides, I've been too busy lately to think about it."
"Your nephew is already married! As your younger uncle, shouldn't you consider important life matters? How can I not be anxious? If you're busy, I can help arrange things; getting married won't take much of your time. Besides, there are so many people at home to help!"
Everyone in the family was concerned about the marriage of their youngest member. Now that his potential partner had returned to the country, it seemed time to bring up the topic of marriage.
"Mom, we really can't rush this!" Half-turning his body, Mu Tongzi looked at his mother with a half-smile on his face, exuding a sense of laziness and nonchalance. "I only want to visit the Civil Affairs Bureau once in my life; I doubt my brother would want to see me there twice either."
As he spoke, Mu Tongzi turned his head to glance at the Director of the Civil Affairs Bureau sitting across on the sofa and smiled lightly.
"You little brat, what are you talking about!" The eldest brother, Muko Guan, helplessly sighed. He really had no way to deal with this younger brother who was much younger than the four of them.
"Marriage is indeed a big deal that should be considered carefully. However, Youngest, you're not a child anymore; it's time for you to get married! Otherwise, Grandma will blame me again at her birthday banquet this year!"
"Big Brother, you also said that marriage should be taken seriously. I can't just casually agree to something to appease you all, can I? My own marriage is something I need to decide for myself. No matter how anxious you are, Grandpa and Grandma oppose arranged marriages. If anyone tries to force me into something, I won't help if they end up blaming me!"
"Well, you can't just let Qingchen follow you without any status, can you?" Hearing him say this, Madam Mu looked displeased at her precious son. Although she knew his decision couldn't be changed by anyone, she couldn't help but urge him a few more times.
"Mom, this isn't something that can work just because you think it’s feasible. Ask her if she’s willing to give up her job and come home to be a full-time wife and mother."
As he spoke, he stood up and looked indifferently at Yue Qingchen. His imposing demeanor made Yue Qingchen feel slightly uneasy.
From the tone he had just used, she naturally understood that he was unwilling to marry so soon. It would be better to do him a favor and support him; after all, everyone in the Mu Family hoped they would be together, so she didn't have to worry about Mu Tongzi abandoning her.
Caught in the middle, if she played the peacemaker role, she could please her somewhat stern mother-in-law while also showing Mu Tongzi that she was understanding and sensible. Why not?
Thus, Yue Qingchen gently looked at Madam Mu and smiled warmly, "Mother Mu, Tongzi doesn’t want to get married right now; please don’t pressure him. Besides, I just returned to the country and my work is just getting on track. It’s not urgent to discuss marriage now. I've been abroad for these years; now that I'm back, we should have some time to develop our relationship. Don’t you think?"
Madam Mu glanced at her as if considering her suggestion. Then looking at Mu Tongzi, who seemed eager to escape, she finally nodded, "Alright then, we won't rush you on this matter for now. But you should start thinking about it."
"Yes, I understand." Nodding slightly, he glanced at Yue Qingchen and calmly instructed, "You chat with the elders; I’ll go upstairs to see Grandpa."
"Okay!" Watching him go upstairs, Yue Qingchen then returned to her senses and gracefully sat on the sofa to chat with the many elders.
Looking at her son's impatient expression, Madam Mu shook her head helplessly. "Qingchen, Tongzi is busy with work. You should take care of him more often. His stomach isn't good, so don't let him drink too much."
In social settings, drinking is inevitable, and since they are far away in the capital, she could only remind those around him to pay attention.
"Okay, I'll keep an eye on him. I've been learning to make soup lately, so whenever I have time, I'll make some for him. He usually doesn't pay attention to his diet because of his busy work. I feel guilty for not being there to take care of him before!"
"Now that you're back, you two should get along well!" As a future mother-in-law, she felt the need to give some advice to her future daughter-in-law.
"I know, I'll take good care of him!" Marrying Mu Tongzi has been her deep-seated wish for many years; what's the harm in putting in a little effort?
In the ancient-style study filled with a faint scent of sandalwood, Mu Tongzi knocked on the door and entered. Hearing the rich sounds of Peking opera, he took a few steps and quickly spotted the old man sitting beside the rocking chair on the balcony with his eyes closed, listening to the music. He smiled lightly and walked over quietly.
On the stone table next to the rocking chair lay an unfinished game of Go. He glanced down and picked up a black stone from the board, moving it to a different position. The previously stagnant game suddenly became clear.
As if hearing the sound, the old man slowly opened his eyes. His stern yet sharp gaze fell on the man beside him. Even in old age, his weathered face still bore the unique authority of a soldier.
"Grandpa." Seeing him open his eyes, Mu Tongzi sat up straight and gently called out to him, instinctively adopting a military posture that he quickly reverted to upon returning home.
"You're back!" The old man took his cane and stood up with support before walking over to sit on a nearby stone chair. He glanced at the tumultuous situation on the Go board; his sharp eyes narrowed slightly as he moved pieces to confront him.
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