Commander Mu sat alone in his study, reflecting on what Mu Nanfang had said.

The Gu family's little girl is really good. I wonder if the Mu family has the same fortune, and if Mu Nanfang has the right to have her.

Marriage is not a business transaction, nor is it a one-sided affair; it requires mutual affection.

Forget it, I'll let nature take its course. That girl isn't even an adult yet; let Mu Nanfang work hard on his own. If things really work out, I hope Commander Gu will show mercy and spare Mu Nanfang's life.

The Mu family father and son knew exactly what was going on, and they didn't let the matter spread. Commander Mu didn't even tell his wife. Things were still far from settled, and they couldn't let word get out, otherwise, it would all be over.

Liu Jiu had no idea that she was being targeted. She had no romantic feelings for Mu Nanfang; they were just good friends.

At this time, Liu Jiu had no special feelings for any man, but she herself did not realize that Mu Nanfang was different in the slightest.

The leaves turned yellow, then red, and then fell.

Before we knew it, it was already late autumn.

"Mom, the weather has changed. It feels several degrees colder today than yesterday."

Sanqi rushed into the house, feeling a bit cold.

"Really? Wear a sweater and long johns later."

"I think it's a good idea; my hands are already freezing."

Gu Xuanyi also pushed the door open and came in. Hearing his second aunt's words, he felt that he could wear sweaters and long johns now.

The last one to come in, Liu Jiu, was clearly much stronger than the other two. His face was flushed, and there was a faint trace of sweat on it.

"You two, running so carelessly, no wonder you're cold."

Liu Jiu glanced at San Qi and Xuan Yi, then went upstairs to wash up. Bao Ni, seeing the obvious guilty expressions on San Qi and Xuan Yi's faces, understood perfectly well what was going on.

"Mom, we were running a little slower because it suddenly got cold and we weren't used to it."

"That's right, that's right."

Sanqi and Xuanyi made up excuses to save face.

"Go wash up quickly, and after you finish eating, put on your sweater and long johns, and wear your hat too."

Bonnie had already packed up their sweaters and pants a few days ago, and even added some lengths to the ones that were too short. Luckily, the kids have grown taller but haven't gained weight, so the sweaters and pants are the right size for them. Otherwise, they would have had to be unraveled and re-knitted, which would have been a huge undertaking.

Sister Xiang helped with it, but Bonnie still couldn't tame a few knitting needles and had already given up.

Breakfast was beef noodles. Sister Xiang made braised beef yesterday, and Bonnie made the noodles this morning.

"Honey, could you find my sweater and long johns too? I'm feeling a bit cold too."

Gu Ye caught a cold yesterday, took some medicine, and didn't get up this morning.

"They're here."

Bonnie dried her hands and went inside to find clothes for her brother.

"It's right next to the counter. Why don't you look for things yourself instead of asking?"

Bonnie handed the sweater and long johns to Gu Ye, muttering to herself. She wondered if it was because she was getting older, but she felt herself becoming more prone to nagging.

"I was just worried about messing things up. Besides, I like asking you to find my clothes; it makes me happy."

Gu Ye listened to Bonnie's rambling without getting annoyed; in fact, he found it amusing.

"You stinky bum, hurry up and change your clothes and come out to eat. Sister Xiang has already prepared the meal. Take your medicine after you finish eating."

Bonnie pushed open the door and went out. Gu Ye, with the speed of an emergency assembly, changed his clothes and went to eat.

"Wow, having a bowl of steaming hot noodles in the morning, and then taking a sip of the noodle soup, makes me feel comfortable from the inside out."

After finishing a bowl of noodles, Sanqi had another bowl, this time with chili oil added.

"Sanqi, you should eat as much spicy food as possible now. When you get to my age, you won't be able to eat it even if you want to."

Gu Xuanyi has started getting acne recently, and the doctor told him to avoid certain foods, including spicy and fishy foods.

"Those who know you only know it's because you have pimples, but those who don't would think you're going to die. Xuanyi, how did you learn Chinese? Your expression is unclear."

Sanqi took a sip of the soup with relish; it was delicious.

"What a dramatic day!"

After Liu Jiu finished eating, he prepared to go to school. These two should become actors in the future.

Seeing that Liu Jiu had finished eating, San Qi and Xuan Yi stopped nagging and sped up their eating.

Bonnie and Gu Ye don't interfere in the children's affairs; they are sensible and have never really argued.

Soon, only Bonnie and Sister Xiang were left in the room; Gu Ye and the children had all left.

"Bonnie, these kids have such a good relationship. When they grow up, they'll be able to support each other."

Sister Xiang was very envious; her three children used to have a very good relationship. Later, both of her sons got married, and especially after her eldest son sacrificed his life, her youngest daughter-in-law also had a child, which led to more conflicts.

She tried her best to treat everyone equally, but she still couldn't satisfy everyone.

"It's okay now, but we'll see how they think when they grow up. No matter how good their relationship is, it will change when they grow up, start their own families, and have their own little families."

For a relationship to last, both partners need to be mindful of boundaries. In a relationship, one shouldn't be constantly taking; a give-and-take approach is essential for longevity.

Bonnie thought about her brothers; they used to have a good relationship, but now, although they weren't enemies, they had grown distant. Lin Bo and his wife were considered good at interpersonal relationships; they had maintained frequent contact over the years and genuinely cared for their parents and grandparents. Regardless of the circumstances, Bonnie would lend a hand in the future if needed.

Sister Xiang seemed to be deep in thought. Had she made a mistake? Did she subconsciously favor her eldest son because she felt that her eldest daughter-in-law had a hard time raising three children on her own after her eldest son's sacrifice?

Bonnie didn't offer any advice to Sister Xiang. Every family has its own problems, and it's not something an outsider can comment on.

Sister Xiang fell into deep thought, while Bonnie picked up her bag and went to work.

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