As Xi Mushan spoke, he took his phone out and was about to make a call.

"No! Don't! Please don't do that! Don't!" Yue Lingsi quickly threw herself at him, half-kneeling and crawling as she held onto Xi Mushan's leg, stopping him from making the call.

"Mushan, don't! Mushan, don't make the call. Don't!"

Yue Lingsi turned pale out of fright. She reached out and wanted to snatch the phone from Xi Mushan's hand, yet he evaded it and looked coldly at her. "Sign it or make the call. Choose one yourself!"

"I don't want to, Mushan! I don't want to choose either one! I really do love you, I really do! Why do you have to treat me this way? Why!?"

She broke down and fell to the ground as her cheeks streamed with tears. Her swollen face appeared even more miserable and her hands trembled as she picked the divorce papers that had fallen to the ground up.

"Mushan, I'll change. I'll listen to you from now on as long as we don't get divorced, okay? I'm begging you... I don't want to get a divorce..."

Yue Lingsi wanted to make a final attempt to struggle, yet Xi Mushan had already made the call.

"Hello? Lawyer Wang..."

"Don't! Mushan! No! Don't make the call! I'll sign! I'll sign! I'll sign..." Yue Lingsi quickly picked up the pen that fell to the ground in a panic, and she messily signed the papers.

"I've signed it, Mushan. I've signed it. Don't make the call. I've signed it..."

With a clatter, the pen in Yue Lingsi's hand fell to the ground. She remained sitting limply on the ground, crying as she was close to a breakdown.

Xi Mushan hung up, then he slowly bent down and picked up the divorce papers. When he saw that Yue Lingsi had signed them, the coldness in his eyes faded away a little.

It had been more than 20 years!

More than 20 years!

His bruised heart had long turned into ashes in the midst of this battle of resentment. Now that he was free, if he turned around to chase it all back, would his heart rise from the ashes?

His heart was a stalk of grass. The roots were with Shen Wenna. If she let him live, he lived. If she let him die, he would die!

Na Na, I am back now, and I am have nothing at all. Would you still love me?

Whether or not you are willing to accept me, this time, I'll definitely fulfill my promise...

Xi Mushan kept the document and put it back into the folder. Then, he turned to look at Yue Lingsi who had slumped limply onto the floor. "When all's done, I will get Ah Hui to pass you the pictures. Also, if I could get these shots the first time, I can definitely get them a second time. If you don't want your reputation ruined, I hope that you will behave! You'd better watch out!" he warned before turning to leave the room.

His hostile and heartless retreat hurt Yue Lingsi's eyes. She wanted to quickly and frantically chase after him, yet his figure had vanished out of the door.

"Mushan! Don't leave!" Yue Lingsi cried out until her voice was hoarse as she tried to make him stay. To her chagrin, what answered her was only the breeze that rustled from the window.

"Mayor!"

Xi Mushan had just opened the door when Ah Hui called out. Before he could react, Xi Xinyi and Deng Wenwen had appeared before him.

"Father, what's wrong with you?"

Xi Xinyi could hear Yue Lingsi sobbing from outside the door, so she quickly walked in. A charred smell immediately filled the air while at this moment, Yue Lingsi ran up to her in alarm.

"Xinyi, Xinyi, quickly get your father back! He made me sign the divorce papers for Shen Wenna, that slut! He's even giving up his position as mayor, and he wants to divorce me!" She held Xi Xinyi's hand tightly as if she was her final hope while her whole body trembled.

"What? You've signed divorce papers?" When she heard Yue Lingsi say that, Xi Xinyi was astounded!

At that second, Deng Wenwen, who was outside, immediately blocked Xi Mushan. "Stop right there!"

Deng Wenwen spoke sternly, "Divorce? You don't even want to be mayor anymore? What is the meaning of this? You'd better explain it to me!"

Xi Mushan abruptly halted his steps as he looked coldly at Deng Wenwen. Years ago, this woman he called his stepmother did not facilitate in making today happen any less. If he had known this years ago, he would not have let Yue Lingsi keep Xi Xinyi, and give rise to the circumstances they were in today. This woman was also one of the masterminds!

"Didn't I already explain it very clearly? I've sent my resignation letter to the council. Yue Lingsi has signed these divorce papers too. That is what I mean." Xi Mushan mockingly challenged Deng Wenwen with his stare. Many years ago when Shen Wenna was so determined to ask for a divorce, this woman had no less mocked and ridiculed Shen Wenna. Just thinking about someone as proud as Shen Wenna, after bearing the pain of his betrayal, how could she also bear insinuations of the criticisms?

Xi Mushan understood Deng Wenwen too well. This woman put benefit above all else!

"Nonsense! This is such a huge matter! Are you trying to shock the family? I don't agree to this. You can't. Immediately get your resignation letter back and nullify the divorce papers too!" ordered the iron-willed elderly lady immediately.

Yet, Xi Mushan just laughed coldly. "No one can change my decision. I've already handed my resignation in and I'm determined on getting divorced!"

"Do you really insist on doing so?"

When Deng Wenwen saw Xi Mushan's set attitude, she felt her whole body tense up as if she was entering into battle mode. Her aged face turned stiff, then she looked furious.

"What? Do you want to use those things to threaten me again? This trick has lost its effect. Your safe has already been cracked open. Everything is with me. Your so-called evidence has already been burned to ruins by me, so all of this should end now." Xi Mushan's deep voice came through. He reached out to take the papers that were half-burned and handed them to Deng Wenwen.

"What did you say!?" In shock, Deng Wenwen quickly snatched the remaining papers from Xi Mushan's hand. Upon closer look, she was startled!

It was the contents of her safe!

How could he have known the existence of the safe, and even get access to the safe key and password?

Deng Wenwen kept thinking about it, but she could not figure it out!

However, the only person who could get hold of the key was only Xi Jiyang!

When she thought about this possibility, Deng Wenwen could not help but grind her teeth. She took a few steps back until her back bumped into the cold railing. She then held onto the railing and steadied herself!

Bam!

"Grandmother! Be careful!" Xi Xinyi instantly went over to help hold Deng Wenwen.

"I hope these things will come to an end now. When I've settled things in my apartment, I'll come over to bring Father over. From now on, this place will have nothing to do with me. Don't go disturbing Wenna and the rest anymore. Otherwise, I can't guarantee that there won't be a second batch of news delivered to you."

Xi Mushan glanced indifferently at Yue Lingshi who cried her eyes out and was pale. A sneer of disdain twisted at the corner of his mouth before he then turned and walked downstairs.

The warm sun rose high, pushing the faint mist down and soon, the entire Maple Residence was engulfed in an intoxicating softness.

The cool breeze gently brushed past, slowly streaming in through the numerous gaps. The hanging curtains gently swayed whilst the air was filled with a faint fragrance of orchids.

The husband and wife were still sound asleep in bed.

Xiaye naturally would not have noticed that ever since she was fond of Mu Yuchen's hugs, her sleeping position was devoid of any reservedness, just like how it was right now. Her sleeping posture was no different from an octopus.

Every time he woke up first, he would have to spend a lot of effort to pull her away without waking her up.

"Mr. Mu, I want to have tomato omelet today, ooh, and hot and sour shredded potato!" She propped her head up on one hand and watched the man with misty eyes as he put his clothes on.

"Did I wake you up?" Mu Yuchen turned to look at her. His hair was still damp from the shower he just had, but overall, he looked quite spirited and very dashing.

"Mmm, it's fine. I feel like I've slept for too long. It's been a while since I've slept so comfortably. Geez, it's already past 10 a.m."

Xiaye reached up to scratch her messy head of hair as her beautiful eyes twinkled like the stars. They steeped with a misty yet moving splendor. Her beautiful face was even colored in a faint blush and her delicate shoulders and collarbones were faintly discernible underneath the warm blanket, appearing quite seductive.

"You can sleep for a while more. I'm going down to cook. In the afternoon, a photographer will come over to take our wedding pictures. The makeup artist will come earlier. The sunlight today is quite warm, so the pictures will come out lovely too."

As he spoke, he bent down and leaned over to plant a kiss on her forehead, then he moved towards the side of her lips.

"I haven't washed up..." She instantly wanted to cover her face, yet he caught her hand. A chilly kiss fell on her lips as the familiar fragrance that belonged to him closed in. She could not help but feel intoxicated, then her slender arms reached out and circled around his shoulders.

After a long, silky kiss, their breaths became a little unsteady. He had to use quite some effort before he managed to pull himself away from her lips. After holding her long hair back and fixing it, then he covered her up with the warm blanket again.

"Sleep a while more. I'll call you when the food's done. Hmm?"

"I'll get up and help you." She wanted to get up, yet he held her down by the shoulders. The scar on her left shoulder could still vaguely be seen. He took a brief but thoughtful look at it. The light in his eyes flickered with gloom in the depths of them.

When she saw him suddenly stop, she followed his gaze and turned to his line of sight. Her slightly obvious and ugly scar entered her sight, and she reflexively reached out to cover it. Then, she lowered her gaze and hesitated before looking up at him again.

"Does it still hurt?" he asked softly.

She shook her head gently. When she met his concerned gaze, she said plainly, "It hasn't hurt for a while now. I just feel a little sad that I can't wear strapless dresses anymore. More importantly, I can't wear a strapless wedding dress. Su Nan said that I'd definitely look really good in a strapless wedding dress."

"You're beautiful. You'd look amazing wearing anything. Of course, you look just as fantastic not wearing anything too," he consoled.

"Horrible!" She scooped a pillow up and tossed it at him. "You look fantastic not wearing anything!"

Then, she suddenly thought that did not sound right, so she glared at him and got up to hug the warm blanket. "I almost forgot. I want to see our wedding outfits."

"It's the same even if you see them later. You don't look too sleepy anyway, so it's fine if you want to wake up a little earlier. I've prepared the water for you. Go take a bath."

...

After she was done with her bath and washing up, Mu Yuchen had already finished cooking when she went downstairs.

Xi Xiaye called Shen Wenna who was still at the hospital, which was when she found out that Shen Yue was accompanying her, so she felt more assured.

"You two work on your own things. Take gorgeous wedding photos. As for the family photo, well, we can take a group picture on your wedding day. Everyone will definitely be there then. Doll yourself up. You must look like a proper bride!"

Shen Yue's joyful voice could be heard through the phone. He knew that Mu Yuchen and Xi Xiaye had decided to take wedding photos while the weather was pleasant today, so he was thrilled.

He did not have many wishes as a man in his old age. He just wished for the children to live happily and peacefully while he could have some idle days for himself. That would be enough for this lifetime.

"Okay, don't worry, Grandpa. Didn't you say that I'm a natural beauty? Besides, Mother and Grandma are both so outstanding, so I wouldn't be too bad, would I?"

"Shameless! Okay, go have your meal. I'll be here with your mother. Go snap some nice photographs. Don't worry about us."

Shen Yue then hung up.

As Xi Xiaye watched the phone screen gradually darken, a faint smile could not help but surface on her beautiful face. She stood at the door and watched the warm sun pouring in from outside, she felt a tenderness in her heart.

It all gets better...

Mother's eyes will definitely be able to see the light again!

"What are you thinking about? Time to eat!" Suddenly the man's gentle voice came from behind. She subconsciously turned and saw him busy serving soup and rice at the table. While she watched him for quite a while, a barrage of images of him suddenly flashed through her mind.

He, who was all-powerful in business, high-spirited on the basketball court, calm and carefree when he was relaxed, was now being all domestic and warm.

"What are you looking at?"

When he looked up, he unexpectedly met her eyes that were clear as the moon's splendor, and then he smiled. There was an indescribable, faint doting in his eyes.

She thought about it, then suddenly called out softly, "Mu Yuchen?"

"Mmm? What is it?" He pulled open a chair, yet his gaze remained on her.

"Nothing, I just wanted to say your name."

She smiled, then walked over. Sitting down, she picked up the bowl to drink the soup. "I notice that your culinary skills have been improving. I still think that I'm more at ease eating your cooking at home."

It had been quite a few days since she ate his cooking. Now that she spooned it into her mouth, she felt like she missed it.

"Aren't you worried that you'll gain weight if you ate too much?" He chuckled.

"I've suddenly lost 5 kilograms recently. I can just eat as I like. I can even eat honey sauce steak tonight."

"When I'm not around, you don't seem to be living well, huh?"

His smile was like a warm light passing through the dusk. It came faintly, and she could not help but be increasingly fond of it. She even wanted to possess his smile. No, she wanted to possess even more.

Such as him...

Would they be like this forever?

She looked at him for quite a while, then lowered her gaze. "Without you around, I wasn't really used to it."

Xi Xiaye did not hide how her thoughts, so she admitted it.

Yes, getting used to something was a terrifying thing. If one were not careful, it could turn into a slow poison. When you realized it, it would already have seeped into your bones.

The makeup artist arrived after lunch. Mu Lingshi and Ah Mo went over as well. Mu Lingshi dragged her aside to try on the wedding dresses as Mu Yuchen and Ah Mo had tea in the living room while they talked business.

All the dresses were custom-made and there were over twenty of them in various colors such as sapphire, light purple, beige, and white.

There was even a long casual dress which she could wear when attending a banquet.

Xi Xiaye only had light makeup on when she sat before the dressing table. There was a whole bunch of accessories that Mu Yuchen had brought back for her in the wardrobe, but he was still worried they might not match well, so he got Jewelry City to send over several sets as well.

Her black hair was tied up into a bun with a violet flower hairpin, which gave her a classic vibe, especially when it accompanied the beige dress on her.

"Sister-in-law, you're so beautiful! I think that Brother must be very blessed."

Impressed, Mu Lingshi, she looked around and then said, "My brother really has an amazing taste. He must have been captivated by your beauty. No wonder you two got together so fast."

"Well, when we first met I thought he was really handsome too." Xi Xiaye smiled as she looked over at Mu Lingshi. Just as she wanted to say something about her and Ah Mo, she noticed Mu Lingshi staring at her collarbone area oddly. She quickly looked into the mirror and saw the incriminating evidence someone had left there last night.

She covered it awkwardly as Mu Lingshi chuckled. "Sister-in-law, I want to ask you something. My brother always seemed so upright and proper. How is he like when doing that, ahem..."

Xi Xiaye blushed a little, then she coughed and replied quietly, "You have to ask him about that."

"If I could ask him, I wouldn't have asked you." Mu Lingshi shrugged and put on a cool smile.

"If you really want to know, why don't you try it with Ah Mo? He always looks very upright too. He's probably just like your brother, not romantic at all."

"Romantic? They don't know anything about it! My brother is probably better. Look at Bro Su Chen. He's the epitome of an unromantic person!"

....

Downstairs, Mu Yuchen put on a white suit and looked dapper as he sat back down on the sofa. Ah Mo was drinking some tea while he looked at the photographer busy setting up.

"How are things with Lingshi?" Mu Yuchen looked at Ah Mo and asked.

Ah Mo turned his head over when he heard the abrupt question. Mu Yuchen was already sitting opposite him and he smiled shyly. "It's alright."

Mu Yuchen adjusted his sleeves a little. "I hope I can hear good news from both of you this time. It'd be great if you can get past this hurdle."

"We will get past it, Master." Ah Mo smiled and drank some more tea. "How's Teacher Shen's condition? Do we need to contact Ah Bo and ask him to look for doctors abroad?"

"She's not in a positive state, but we need more observation to know more, so we'll stay put for now."

It should be a critical period of time for Xi Mushan right now. He could just wait for the results from him since he had already done all he could from holding down the Yue family as well as easing Shen Yue's anger.

"Master, can we take action on Yueying now? Vice President Liu called and said things are almost done on his end. Are we going to give the new company the Imperial Sky brand? Or are we putting Glory World's name in directly?"

"I'll decide later. Don't spread the news just yet. I want to give your sister-in-law a special wedding gift. However, I'll need some help from you guys."

Mu Yuchen sipped some tea as a rarely seen warmth appeared on his face. His eyes seemed gentle as well.

The power of love was so great that Ah Mo hardly felt the usual distant and cold vibe from him anymore.

So, Master had changed a lot. Although he never noticed it before, he fully felt it now that he thought about it.

"Don't worry, Master! Besides the special wedding gift, you and Missus will surely enjoy an unforgettable wedding." Ah Mo smiled.

At the same time, there were sound of footsteps coming from the staircase. They both looked up at the same time and saw Xi Xiaye walk down carefully as she held her long dress. Mu Lingshi and the others were right behind her.