Ruan Mingchu pulled Mu Yu into his arms and kissed him passionately.
At six o'clock, Ruan Mingchu and Mu Yu arrived at the hotel, confirmed the menu with the staff again, and then sat in the private room to wait.
Based on their experience, all four of them were on time to meet the contestants, so the other two planned to wait outside until it was almost seven o'clock.
Unexpectedly, not long after they sat down in the private room, the door was pushed open, and Ruan Huang, Qing Yao, Marshal Mu, and Mu Yu's mother walked in one after another.
So, all we can do is let the hotel start preparing the dishes.
However, cooking takes time; it can't be served immediately. The six of them could only face an empty table—or rather, a pot of tea on the table.
Ruan Mingchu poured a glass for everyone.
Qingyao spoke before Ruan Mingchu could, saying, "We've discussed your situation, and the Directorate of Ceremonial has chosen an auspicious day and started preparations. There's no need to say anything more about that. Here, this is a gift for Mu Yu."
Qingyao gave Muyu a large gift box.
Marshal Mu also gave Ruan Mingchu a gift box with the message: "You can be happy no matter what."
Ruan Mingchu & Mu Yu: What else are we supposed to say?
The two also sent over the small gifts they had prepared.
Qingyao was immediately captivated by the Q-version Ruanhuang doll, and upon hearing that it was designed and made by Mu Yu himself, he even considered placing an order with Mu Yu.
"I have so many moments I want to capture. Photos are too unoriginal. I think making them into dolls would be wonderful."
Mu Yu & Ruan Huang: ...
Ruan Huang slapped Qingyao doll's bottom hard under the table.
"I should be able to make whatever kind you want."
Qingyao smiled and said, "Then we'll talk about it in detail later."
Marshal Mu looked at the chibi version of himself in his hand, the chibi version of his wife in his wife's hand, and then at the chibi version of his wife in the hands of the couple opposite him. He suddenly realized that he hadn't told Mu Yu that he and his mother had remarried.
Marshal Mu: A tough guy sheds tears, wanting to kiss his wife's doll QAQ
He wanted to switch places with his wife, but she refused without hesitation. Marshal Mu could only plan to secretly go to his son afterward.
After exchanging gifts, the thing that had been bothering them was also resolved. They weren't allowed to talk about it anymore, and the food hadn't been served yet, so they couldn't eat. After thinking for a moment, Ruan Mingchu decided to start talking about business.
The four members of Qingyao: ...
It would have been better not to mention that we had already discussed it. Isn't this about meeting the parents? Why can't we just chat about everyday things and show off our love? Why do we have to bring up these annoying things? Qingyao was quite resentful.
However, once Nguyen Hoang and Nguyen Minh Thu started talking, along with Marshal Mu and his wife, Qing Yao was unable to stop them.
After cursing under his breath, Qingyao simply changed seats and sat next to Mu Yu, pulling him to watch the moments when he wanted to make dolls.
Mu Yu trembled as he was forced to witness many moments of Ruan Huang's life, including his embarrassing moments. Qing Yao was truly generous; if it were him, he would never have been willing to share such a side of Ruan Mingchu with others.
Mu Yu said, "After all, the dolls are Q-versions, and it's difficult to realistically replicate them with fabric and cotton. If we want them to be more realistic, we can make them into sculptures, such as wood carvings, stone carvings, jade carvings, or other materials. Clay sculptures are also an option."
Qingyao's eyes lit up: "You can carve too?"
Mu Yu hesitated for two seconds, then nodded.
“Great, I think these are perfect for carving.”
Qingyao showed Muyu another album, but Muyu only glanced at it before turning away.
How can you show such private photos to others?!
Qingyao looked at the shy Muyu and smiled: "Swimming exposes much more than this. Besides, we're all family."
He leaned close to Mu Yu's ear and gently blew a breath, "So, how's that kid Ruan Mingchu's skill level? Want me to teach you a few moves?"
Mu Yu: SOS!
He couldn't take it anymore!
When Mu Yu left the hotel, he felt completely lightheaded, numb and floating.
Qingyao is really shameless. Mu Yu, who was forced to accept Qingyao's teachings of "Eighty-One Secret Techniques of the Bedchamber", felt that he did not want to see Qingyao again for a while.
Although Ruan Mingchu was discussing official business, he had been keeping an eye on Qingyao and Muyu. Due to a somewhat selfish desire, Ruan Mingchu did not go to rescue Muyu, who had sent the signal. Now, seeing him looking like he was "gone," he couldn't help but feel a little regretful.
After all, this is a shy fish, not a rogue fish like Qingyao.
Pulling Mu Yu along (afraid he'd drift away), Ruan Mingchu made him a cup of lemon water.
Normally, Mu Yu, who likes sweet things, wouldn't drink plain lemonade. But he didn't notice this time, and drank it as soon as Ruan Mingchu put it to his lips, making Mu Yu's whole face scrunch up from the sourness.
"Ruan Mingchu!"
After pouring all the lemon water down Ruan Mingchu's throat, Mu Yu finally came back to life after drinking the sweet rock sugar honey lemon water.
Mu Yu complained, "Qing Yao is truly beyond words."
"Then let's just talk to him less."
"No, I promised him I'd make him a doll."
Ruan Mingchu made a gesture of blessing.
Mu Yu: "By the way, Qingyao only said that an auspicious day has been chosen, but didn't say what the specific time is, right? Do we need to do anything in accordance with this?"
Ruan Mingchu shook his head: "They didn't say. I'll go to the Directorate of Ceremonial tomorrow and ask. I remember the process is quite complicated."
Mu Yu hummed in agreement.
He finished his lemonade in a few gulps and handed the cup to Ruan Mingchu: "Wash it clean, I'm going to wash up and go to bed, I'm so tired today."
Ruan Mingchu: "Okay, go ahead, I'll be there shortly."
He dimmed the lights and crawled into bed. Mu Yu had his back to him and appeared to be asleep.
Ruan Mingchu reached out and tapped Mu Yu's lower back, followed by Mu Yu's physiological laughter.
"What are you doing! Don't disturb my sleep."
Ruan Mingchu turned the person over so they were face to face, their breaths mingling.
"What did Qingyao teach you? Why don't you teach me instead?"
69. Trash Planet: A planet littered with trash.
When the sun was high in the sky, Ruan Mingchu and Mu Yu, who had fallen asleep in the middle of the night, slowly woke up.
It was already noon when we arrived at the palace, so we decided to have lunch before going to the Directorate of Ceremonial.
The Master of Ceremonies is usually quiet, but today it was bustling with activity and people coming and going. Ruan Mingchu thought it was some kind of celebration, but when he asked, he learned that they were preparing for a wedding.
That's right, two weddings.
For some reason, Qingyao managed to persuade his father to join in his fuss, insisting on holding a wedding at his advanced age.
Let's do it then; it'll make up for the past regrets.
Ruan Mingchu didn't think too much about it and asked him when he and Mu Yu's wedding would be held.
The junior clerk in the Directorate of Ceremonial said, "Tomorrow is November, November 9th."
Ruan Mingchu & Mu Yu: ...So there's still more than a year left.
"What about my father's?"
"There are only three months left. The schedule is quite tight, so everyone is very busy. If you don't have anything else to do, please continue with your work."
Ruan Mingchu hummed in agreement.
Leaving the Directorate of Ceremonies, Ruan Mingchu said, "I have a feeling that something is not right."
Mu Yu: "You think it's taking too long, right?"
Ruan Mingchu: "Don't you think it's taking too long? It's going to be another year."
Mu Yu shrugged: "It doesn't matter."
If asked to be honest, he would prefer to keep things simple. Attending other people's weddings with his mother when he was young was troublesome enough, and his own would definitely be even more troublesome, but it only happens once in a lifetime, so a little trouble doesn't matter.
Ruan Mingchu: Is he the only one looking forward to TAT?
Mu Yu asked, "With enough time, we can prepare more thoroughly."
That makes sense, Ruan Mingchu could only console himself with that thought.
Ruan Mingchu certainly didn't expect that the date originally recommended by the Directorate of Ceremonial was three months later. But when Qingyao saw the romantic wedding photos, he suddenly fell in love, and the date became his and Ruan Huang's.
When it comes to who's the best at ruining their son's life, Qingyao is second to none.
Last night, Qingyao was chatting with Muyu the whole time, so Ruan Mingchu didn't have a chance to ask Qingyao about Cui Guanghe and the Upper Realm. It wasn't easy to come to the palace, so Ruan Mingchu thought she should take this opportunity to ask him.
Upon hearing that he was to go find Qingyao, Mu Yu's entire being was filled with rejection. He hadn't recovered yet, especially since Ruan Mingchu's behavior last night had only made matters worse.
Ruan Mingchu chuckled to himself, "Tu Aotian and Men Hao are with him too. Go find them and play. I'll ask them and then we'll leave."
Mu Yu: "Alright."
Gymboree was sent to primary school, and Tu Aotian couldn't resist his request, so he and Menhao stayed with him there.
Marshal Mu brought all three of them with him this time because Gymboree was on a long holiday.
For some reason, Qingyao and Jinbaobei hit it off immediately, so the three of them ended up living with Qingyao.
Upon suddenly learning of the arrival of Tu Aotian and his two companions, Mu Yu remembered what Tu Aotian had done before.
To be honest, I feel a little guilty.
As soon as Tu Aotian saw Mu Yu, he jumped out of Jin Baobei's arms and exclaimed, "Mu Yu, I missed you so much!"
Seeing that it seemed to have no grudge against his previous behavior, Mu Yu felt relieved and picked it up.
"Um."
Jinbaobei pouted in dissatisfaction and walked over to greet Mu Yu.
The four of them went to play games together.
Ruan Mingchu entered the outer room of Qingyao's bedroom, and as he expected, he didn't see anyone. Looking at the sun high in the sky outside, Ruan Mingchu sighed.
We agreed to wait for him to come over.
"Come in," Qingyao's voice came from the inner room.