Chapter 621 - Fetal Movement (1)
Upon hearing Mu Yuchen’s tone, Zhou Zimo smiled and drank his tea. He muttered to himself for a moment, then sighed, “Ever since we were young, your frame of mind has been different from Su Chen’s and mine. I remember that Elder Su would always describe us like this. Su Chen has the drive. He’s arrogant and stubborn. If we were in the olden times, he could’ve been an authoritative warrior while I’m meticulous in thought and intelligent, but I don’t have enough drive. Many times, I don’t have the manner to control the situation, but I could be a strategist.”
Zhou Zimo then paused as he looked up to stare at Mu Yuchen for a long time before smiling and continuing, “While you have both of our merits combined, sometimes, I think perhaps Su Chen and I should learn from you. Whether in career or in love, a talent like you is just naturally great.”
When Zhou Zimo said that, Mu Yuchen raised his brows. He smiled faintly while his eyes were fixed on Zhou Zimo. Mu Yuchen responded, “I’ve known you and Zhou Zimo for more than 30 years now, but this is the first time I’m hearing you compliment me. I didn’t know you held me in such high regards.”
Zhou Zimo chuckled and kicked him gently. “I’m really saying kind things. Petty people like me don’t easily praise others.”
Mu Yuchen pulled his leg away and bent them as he shot him a look. “I can tell that you’re being kind, but your words just make me feel weird.”
“Get lost! If I say it to Su Chen, then you don’t think it’s a good thing. I won’t plot against you. What are you worried about? Still, this matter is quite complicated, so it might take more time.”
Zhou Zimo was indifferent. He wanted to have some peace and quiet too. Since his family was pushing him hard, he was taking refuge by leaving them then. It was just Mu Yuchen who was eager to get home.
Mu Yuchen noticed Zhou Zimo’s bemused gaze which he refused to hide. He honestly expressed his thoughts, “I’ll get the thing done as soon as possible. I can’t stay here for too long. It’s going to be hard for Xiaye to move around soon and I’m worried about leaving her alone at home.”
Zhou Zimo laughed. “Earlier, I was even telling Su Chen to get a woman soon and that he can’t struggle too far behind, and now we’re barely a step behind you.”
“When fate arrives, the two of you won’t be able to escape it,” Mu Yuchen said from experience. His eyes that looked into the distance at the sunset glow by the horizons became quiet and distant. “Just like how a year ago, I wouldn’t have imagined that I’d be where I am today, right this moment, and then it was two months, and then it was a year, no one can predict the future.”
Zhou Zimo’s handsome face froze a while, then he nodded. “You and Xi Xiaye are a harmonious couple which is a good thing, but…”
“Being a harmonious couple came after that. Let’s not talk about the past. Okay, I’m going to look at the things Ah Mo sent me. There’s still a little over an hour to the banquet tonight, so rest for a while and call me later,” Mu Yuchen said, and then set aside his teacup before swiftly getting up and walking back into the room.
Zhou Zimo brushed his nose and watched his figure walk away. He could not help but chuckle a little.
He never would have expected that such a day would befall the great Mr. Mu too. Once Xi Xiaye was mentioned, he could not maintain his composure anymore. He had even left defensively.
It was getting colder and colder. Especially with the uninterrupted autumn rain these past two days that came quietly, the temperature fell rapidly. Sis Wang had long prepared a wide and soft windbreaker for Xi Xiaye. Whenever she left the house, she would attentively remind her to put it on.
It was already November. Xi Xiaye’s baby bump slowly grew, and she was in the fifth month of her pregnancy. According to the doctor’s reminders, Xi Xiaye predicted that the baby should begin to move now, yet she did not feel anything move inside her. This worried Xi Xiaye. The doctor said that the baby was very healthy and was too gentle, so she did not feel it. Nonetheless, she still could not help but keep asking about it. She even worriedly called Mu Yuchen who did not know how to console her, so he called Zhuang Shurong.
When she received Mu Yuchen’s call, Zhuang Shurong was shocked!
She had never heard her son use that kind of begging tone with her. In fact, that tone did not sound as cold as before. Zhuang Shurong’s heart softened as she immediately agreed to Mu Yuchen, and decided to visit Xiaye the next day to bring her over for a proper check-up and ask the doctor about it.
Zhuang Shurong had just hung up when she heard the sound of the bathroom door opening. Her husband, Mu Yangchuan, wore a gray sleeping robe as he slowly walked out of the bathroom. His black hair with strands of silver hair was still wet. When he looked up at his wife and saw that her usually serious face now wore a faint smile, he could not help but ask, “Did something great happen? You look so overjoyed.”
Zhuang Shurong smiled. Seeing him sit down, she quickly took his towel and helped him dry his hair as she chuckled. “Chen Er just called. He told me to bring Xiaye for a check-up at the hospital. Xiaye says that she’s in her fifth month now but doesn’t feel any fetal movement, so she’s worried.”
“Bring her to go check up tomorrow then. I’m quite worried about her living alone over there.” Mu Tangchuan sat by the bedside with his eyes half-closed as he enjoyed Zhuang Shurong serving him.
“Tangchuan, with regards to Xiaye, I recently feel like Chen Er really did marry the right one.” Zhuang Shurong’s movements were gentle while her tone was a little lighthearted too.
Mu Tangchuan sighed. “Our son has been independent since he was young. Even though he’s quite distant from us, it’s not as bad as you think it is. At least, he does talk to me. You? You’re too strong-minded and carry the image of a strict mother. It’s no wonder your son isn’t close to you. Next time, you should be around Xiaye more. That child is quite pitiful too, but now things are finally looking up for her.”
“I know that too, but I was thinking if Xiaye would like me as a mother-in-law. Tangchuan, tell me the truth. Am I usually very strict? Do I look unfriendly?” Zhuang Shurong asked.
“Of course! All of us on the government’s end know that you are a strictly impartial person. Don’t you see that every time you go over, my two secretaries will be extra careful?” She wanted honesty, so Mu Tangchuan blurted it out, but just as he did, Zhuang Shurong immediately shot him a dangerous glare. She tossed the towel in her hand to him.
“Dry it yourself!”
Mu Tangchuan then frowned. He looked down at the towel. After a while, he picked it up and stuffed it into Zhuang Shurong’s hand.