Chapter 228 They Got Their Marriage Certificate

Having two boys in the family can be a bit noisy.

However, as soon as Xiang Chu left, the house instantly became quiet. Yu Yan and Shao Muyan then realized that Xiang Chu was responsible for 90% of the commotion.

Both of Yu's parents said that Xiang Chu's personality had changed a lot. She no longer spoke coldly to Yu Yan and got along very well with Shao Yun.

"It's all thanks to Yunyun's excellent care."

Yu Yan told the truth, "I really didn't put in much effort."

She cut the oranges and gave some to the elderly couple and Shao Yun. Shao Yun accepted them and said, "Thank you, Auntie."

After learning about his background, Shao Yun felt awkward for a while, but now he has come to terms with it and is much more comfortable getting along with Yu Yan and Shao Muyan.

Although they still don't change their way of addressing each other, they still call each other "aunt" and "uncle".

Yu Yan and Shao Muyan wouldn't force him; they felt it was fine to call him that, respecting the child's wishes.

That night, Yu Yan leaned against the headboard and read a book. She was engrossed in a biography of a famous person and didn't even notice when Shao Muyan crawled into bed.

Until someone placed their icy hand on her inner thigh, Yu Yan was so cold she almost jumped up.

Shao Muyan, having succeeded in his evil scheme, laughed heartily.

Yu Yan put the book down, pinned him down, and subdued him. Shao Muyan raised his hands in surrender, "I was wrong, I was wrong..."

After playing around for a while, Shao Muyan pulled Yu Yan into his arms, and the two of them read a book together.

After watching for a while, Shao Muyan said, "I chatted with Shao Yun for a bit while I was taking a shower tonight."

"Um?"

Yu Yan turned to look at him, and closed the book when she started talking about her son. "What did you talk about?"

"I asked him how he suddenly understood."

Shao Muyan smiled and said, "I thought it would take this kid at least a few years to get over it, and I wanted to find an opportunity to talk to him. I didn't expect him to figure it out on his own."

Yu Yan looked at him intently, curious about how Shao Yun had figured it out.

Shao Muyan smiled and said, "Yunyun said that Xiang Chu explained it to him clearly."

"Huh?" Yu Yan's eyes widened.

Xiang Chu wasn't as good at keeping things to herself as Shao Yun, especially something so big that involved both of them.

After learning about her background, Xiang Chu felt that she had stolen Shao Yun's life, causing him to spend three years in an orphanage.

If it weren't for his own mother's foolish actions, his and his brother's lives wouldn't have been switched.

Xiang Chu apologized to Shao Yun with tears streaming down his face, soaking the bedsheets. Shao Yun was at his wits' end by Xiang Chu's crying and felt utterly helpless.

While taking a shower, Shao Yun said to Shao Muyan, "I used to be lost in my own thoughts. I didn't understand why I was the one abandoned by my parents. Was I not worthy of being loved? That day, Xiang Chu kept crying and said that if I had been born with my mother, we would have gotten along very well, my parents would have loved me very much, and I would have grown up in a complete and warm family, receiving lots and lots of love. Then I understood."

He looked up, and his eyes shone brightly through the misty air.

“Uncle, I understand that sending me to the orphanage was not your or Aunt’s wish, nor was it because you abandoned me. Aunt was able to marry Uncle Xiang because she was pregnant with me, and no matter how unreasonable Xiang Chu was, Aunt never abandoned him. I know how much she loves her child. You are the same. You and Mom have raised me together all these years and accompanied me as I grew up. How could I not know how much you love me?”

Shao Yun smiled gently: "I grew up in an orphanage and know that not all parents in this world love their children. Some parents have children just for a moment of pleasure, for their own selfish desires, or to rely on their children for old age. Otherwise, there wouldn't be so many disabled children abandoned by their parents. There are many who give birth but don't raise their children, and many who don't raise their children when they are young but expect something in return when they grow up. I used to think that my parents were like that, so I don't have much of a longing for my biological parents."

"But you and Auntie aren't like that. You love me, and you love me very much."

Shao Yun said, "Having parents like you is my blessing. I am much luckier than most children, so what is there to complain about?"

Yu Yan burst into tears.

Shao Muyan's eyes also reddened, and he gently kissed her forehead, saying, "Having such a child is a blessing for us."

Yu Yan nodded repeatedly.

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Once you actually get married, there are just too many trivial things to deal with.

Yu Yan stared in disbelief at the printed process and the list of pre-invited guests that Shao Muyan had printed out, and couldn't help but have second thoughts.

"How about we simplify things?"

Shao Muyan told her with a smile, "This is already the result after simplifying the process."

"..." Yu Yan looked incredulous. You must be kidding me.

Shao Muyan said, "This is my first marriage, and it's practically your first time too, so of course we should make it a bit more formal. It'll be something to look forward to when we're old."

She added, "I recorded the entire apprenticeship ceremony, and I'm always moved when I look back at it. We should have a sense of ritual. Especially the little things we've shared together, I want to record them all."

Yu Yan was kissed so hard she couldn't speak, and gave in without much struggle.

Although she had been married once, she had nothing but a marriage certificate. Looking back now, it was simple, but also extremely hasty.

A hasty start foreshadows a less than ideal married life.

"But we don't have time to plan a wedding. The new project is about to start, and there's a ton of stuff waiting for us."

Yu Yan looked up at Shao Muyan and said, "You have more projects on your hands than I do."

"I've already decided to hand it over to my mom and sister-in-law."

Shao Muyan said, "Mom loves to make things lively like this, and my sister-in-law is very capable and can help fill in any gaps. They arranged my second brother and sister-in-law's wedding very well. But we just shouldn't complain about it when it happens."

"How could that be? It's already very kind of them to offer help."

Yu Yanran asked from the bottom of his heart, "Are we really that shameless?"

"I have no shame," Shao Muyan laughed. "I'm thick-skinned."

Regarding the wedding, Shao Muyan personally made a trip to the capital to ask Madam Shao and Yu Wanqiao for help in person.

Mrs. Shao glanced at her son and asked, "Have you registered your marriage?"

"Here it is."

Shao Muyan took out the two red certificates, and Mrs. Shao's eyes lit up immediately. Chairman Shao also put down the book in his hand, took off his glasses, and said, "Let me see."

Shao Muyan handed over the marriage certificate.

Marriage certificates are all pretty much the same; the two people are wearing white shirts, standing very close, and smiling sweetly at the camera.

"Oh my, they're a perfect match!"

The marriage certificate of one's own child is always different.

"Alright, kid." Madam Shao lightly punched Shao Muyan's shoulder. "Leave the wedding arrangements to me, but you can talk to your sister-in-law yourself."

"Okay, no problem."

Shao Muyan said, "My sister-in-law loves me, she will definitely agree."

Mrs. Shao and Chairman Shao both stared at him, thinking he was spoiled and arrogant, still acting like a child!

But looking down at the marriage certificate, I liked it no matter how I looked at it.

When Shao Muyan arrived at Yu Wanqiao's place, he had prepared a generous gift. When he handed her a wooden box, Yu Wanqiao only glanced at it and said, "I don't accept bribes. Take it away."

"Take a look first, sister-in-law." Shao Muyan smiled and pushed the wooden box over.

Yu Wanqiao opened the wooden box with some skepticism, and her expression changed when she saw the jade bracelet inside. She immediately took it out and said, "This is the jade bracelet that my mother left me?"

"Yes," Shao Muyan said, "My elder brother entrusted it to me."

Yu Wanqiao looked at the broken part, where a small rabbit had been inlaid. The rabbit's tail was perfectly connected to the bracelet, and there was no trace of the break. The craftsmanship was exquisite.

She stared at it for a long time, her eyes welling up with tears. "Which restorer did you hire?"

Shao Muyan mentioned a name, and Yu Wanqiao suddenly looked up: "Why would she agree to come out of seclusion?"

"I have my own brilliant plan." Shao Muyan didn't say much, only asking her if she liked it.

How could Yu Wanqiao not like it? She carefully put it away.

"Alright, I appreciate that. I promise I'll make your wedding with Yan Yan a grand and joyous occasion, a celebration for the whole world, okay?"

Shao Muyan gave a gentlemanly bow, "Thank you, sister-in-law."