The families adjourned to the dinner table after cleaning their hands with the wet towels handed by the servants .
“Since you're both already set, we're not going to interfere much . It's your life after all . However, the wedding should be arranged as soon as possible . What do the both of you think?” Mu Yinan spoke up after a toast .
The marriage between the Mus and the Shens was no small matter . It would surely cause a big ruckus throughout City Z if people found out about it . Of course, it was not something to be taken lightly since they were prestigious families after all .
Xi Xiaye was stunned . She tilted her head and looked at him, only to see him gazing back at her . “It depends on you . What kind of wedding would you like? A wedding by the sea or a wedding in a yard? You decide . ”
Xi Xiaye paused . Although she had been engaged to Han Yifeng before, she had never imagined what sort of wedding she would have . She somewhat felt that it was a very faraway concept for her…
She gave it some thought and said, “It's near the year-end and a lot of things are happening . There are several projects that need to be handled after the new year as well . I suggest that we don't rush . We can have the wedding during the long holiday in May or November next year . Since we've signed the marriage certificate, this is just a formality anyway . ”
“Well, you're not wrong…”
You guys just might not be able to wait until then!
As Wang Hui spoke, she glanced at Xi Xiaye's stomach . Even Zhuang Shurong and Shen Wenna looked over as well .
Xi Xiaye would really be an idiot if she did not understand what those gazes meant . She suddenly felt her cheeks getting heated as they stared at her, her fair little face quickly turning red .
“I agree with Xiaye . May is coming in a few months, so we'll arrange it by then . ” Mu Yuchen came in at the perfect timing . She still had injuries and preparing for a wedding was very taxing . He definitely did not want her injured body to go through that .
“Seems like it . After the new year will be about April anyway . It's gonna be soon!”
Wang Hui then said, “Indeed, there're a lot of events approaching the year-end, and your marriage was quite sudden! Alright, we'll discuss it in detail later on . The point is we can't take it lightly . Shen Yue, Wenna, what do you guys think?”
Shen Yue thought it was fine as well since it was the end of the year and the company was getting busy . Moreover, how proper would a hasty wedding be? Having it later was fine since they were already married anyway .
He glanced at Shen Wenna who nodded and replied, “Sure, it's up to them . ”
“Chen, Xiaye, how about you guys?”
The couple nodded together .
“Alright, it's set then . We'll work on it after the new year . It doesn't have to be in May . We can still decide on the actual date later . We'll prepare for the wedding . You guys work on your stuff . I know you all don't have much time anyway . ”
Wang Hui smiled . Finally, she found something to spend her time on .
Soon, their discussion came to an end with the problem solved rather efficiently .
After dinner, Shen Yue was enjoying some tea with Wang Hui and Mu Yinan while Shen Wenna was sitting on the sofa in the living room on the second floor .
“Have some water . ” Xi Xiaye bent over and handed a glass of water to Shen Wenna . She then just stood there and gazed at her quietly .
Shen Wenna accepted it and took a sip as she looked at Xi Xiaye . Her cold eyes seemed to turn gentle . “Has work been tough in the past few months? You seem much skinnier than the last time . I got quite a number of tonics from abroad this time around . Come over to the Shen Residence and take them . ”
Xi Xiaye paused, then she shook her head and sat down on the sofa opposite Shen Wenna . “It's alright . Work is always slightly busier near the year-end . ”
Shen Wenna's expression darkened slightly . She did not press on the issue and changed the topic instead . “I know you went for your grandfather's birthday . I also know that Han Yifeng proposed to Xi Xinyi during the banquet . Did… Did they make things difficult for you?”
Xi Xiaye shook her head . “Don't worry, Mother . How can they still make things difficult for me? I've nothing to do with the Xis anymore . ”
This time, it should be a clean cut and the whole world could cool down .
Shen Wenna spoke after thinking for some time, “Xiaye, I admit that I'm a failure in my marriage with your father, but no matter what, your father's blood flows in you . I can't teach you to hate your father or to hate anyone from the Xi family . Hating a person takes a big toll on you . I just hope that you can do better than I did . Do you understand?”
“I get it . You don't have to tell me this . ”
“You don't get what I mean, Xiaye . I want you not to hate, but I didn't want you to just accept whatever that comes to you, alright? If you can let go of this and accept a new relationship or marriage, that's spectacular . You should always look forward and not let your past blind you . ”
Shen Wenna felt deeply relatable . She wished that her daughter would not be like her .
“Mmm . ”
“Okay, I'll stop saying this useless stuff . Focus on your marriage since you're already married to Chen . You both need to compromise and understand each other . A marriage that lasts a lifetime isn't about grand promises or a passionate love story . It's about not leaving the person you chose behind, got it?”
A faint light appeared in Shen Wenna's eyes . She quietly looked at Xiaye whose hair had already grown until her waist . She took a deep breath and said, “I just want you to be happy . ”
Her tone sounded different than usual . Xi Xiaye raised her head and saw Shen Wenna avert her eyes away . After a brief silence, she nodded . “I will . You don't have to worry about me . ”
“Great . Remember what I told you tonight . It's getting late now and we should probably leave . ”
Shen Wenna put the glass down and stood up . Before Xi Xiaye could react, she was already heading towards the door .
It took Xi Xiaye some seconds to come back to her senses . Then, she followed her .
The merry bunch chatting downstairs saw Shen Wenna go down and glance at the clock on the wall . Then, they noticed that it was about time to leave .
Mu Yuchen and Xi Xiaye sent them off together .
Chapter end
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