Huang Ziyao and the others were shocked to hear that huge piece of news . They could not believe it, so they just gaped at Deng Wenwen's aged face, in just a brief moment of time, many expressions flashed past . There were worries and frustrations, but it was also difficult to tell .
“Grandmother…” Xi Xinyi called out to Deng Wenwen when she saw her reaction . There was a slight grievance in her tone, and her pale face made her seem much more fragile .
Deng Wenwen and Yue Lingsi both looked at Xi Xinyi . “Alright, the guests are coming . Don't say anything . Just wait and see . ”
“I will speak properly with Sister… since Sister and brother-in-law are coming over…” Xi Xinyi glanced over at Han Yifeng's direction when she spoke . She noticed the complex expression on his face as well as his eyes staring at her .
Startled, she swiftly averted her gaze away . No one else in the living room spoke another word and the atmosphere suddenly turned heavy as everyone had their own thoughts .
The sunlight at noon was very bright . It was remarkably warm standing under it . Xi Mushan stood at the entrance for a few minutes before he heard the sound of a car engine coming closer . He then raised his head .
As expected, two black cars were on the way over to him, driving pretty slowly .
After a while, the cars stopped on the road nearby . The door was opened from inside and Li Si came out swiftly . Just as he was about to open the door for the car in front, someone opened it from inside .
Mu Yuchen came out casually . Looking up, he saw Xi Mushan in front . Xi Mushan looked at him as his facial expression softened and he gave Xi Mushan a nod . Xi Mushan smiled and nodded back at him .
Mu Yuchen then grabbed Xi Xiaye's hand as she got out of the car .
Xi Xiaye wore a spring-themed qipao with calligraphy designs accompanied by a shawl on her shoulders . Beside her, Mu Yuchen wore a casual, dark silver suit . They looked really matching together .
Xi Xiaye was startled for a little while when she saw Xi Mushen in front of the door . She came back to her senses when she heard Li Si giving orders to the bodyguards to bring out the gifts they had brought .
Xi Mushan went to them . “I've been waiting for you guys for a while . Come inside . ” Xi Mushan's deep voice reached her .
“Father…” Xi Xiaye called out to him quietly . She raised her head and looked at the large house behind him before her hand that clung onto his arm stiffened . “Let's head inside . It's pretty warm out here . ”
Xi Xiaye then nodded before turning over to Li Si . “Assistant Li, please bring the gifts inside . ”
“Yes, Missus!” Li Si and the others started moving the items after he gave a brief reply .
At the same time, there were some footsteps coming from the door . Xi Xiaye looked over to see Deng Wenwen and Yue Lingsi coming outside together with Han Yifeng and Xi Xinyi .
When they saw the matching Mu Yuchen and Xi Xiaye, they were blown away for quite a while before they were able to react .
Deng Wenwen's face went stiff . After putting in some effort, she forced a smile and went up to them, stopping beside Xi Mushan and speaking in a very gentle tone, “Xiaye's back! Chairman Mu… or I should say, Ah Chen…”
Her tone was very unnatural, highlighting the awkwardness between them .
Yue Lingsi forced a smile and stood beside Xi Mushan .
Xi Xinyi hid the faint light in her eyes as she looked at the couple before her . She pasted a smile on her pale face and dragged Han Yifeng over . “Chairman Mu… I mean, Brother-in-law and Sister, welcome back to West Park!”
There was a joyous tone in her gentle voice as if she had been looking forward to Xi Xiaye's return for ages . “Father has been expecting this day for a very long time! Why don't you guys join us for lunch? Yifeng's parents are here too! We can gather around and have a meal together . ”
Xi Xiaye did not say anything and just looked at them coldly while Mu Yuchen gave them a slight nod .
No one said anything after Xi Xinyi . The air around turned rigid and there was an invisible pressure around them .
After a while, Xi Mushan turned around and started walking into the house . “Let's all head back inside . Don't just stand around here . ”
Deng Wenwen nodded, still trying hard to keep the smile on her face . Xi Xiaye turned her head over as she put on a chilly smile .
“Yeah, let's head back inside . I've prepared some dishes . Since Xin Er and Yifeng are around, it's been a long time since we've all gathered around . Come inside quickly . ” Deng Wenwen smiled .
“We won't be joining the meal . My mother is teaching at University A now . How is this a gathering? We're just here to take a look at Grandfather and will leave very soon . You guys can just go on with whatever you're doing . ” Completely devoid of an ounce of friendliness, she turned her head over to the man beside her . “Let's go in . ”
Mu Yuchen nodded as he glanced over at Deng Wenwen's group . When his eyes met Han Yifeng's, there was a faint, meaningful glimpse in his eyes . He did not say anything as Xi Xiaye pulled him into West Park .
Xi Xiaye and Mu Yuchen went past them as if they were invisible . The rage inside Deng Wenwen nearly exploded, and Xi Xinyi looked pale and cold . Her eyes darkened as she watched the two of them enter the house .
“Mother, look at that! Just what was that attitude!?” Yue Lingsi could not help but start whining . Her eyes burned with anger as she looked watched their backs .
Deng Wenwen took several deep breaths and calmed down as she held onto Yue Lingsi . “Don't say anything . Let's go back in for now!”
They then went back inside .
Chapter end
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