"Uncle Chu, how did you and Grandpa meet?"
Mu Liuyun promptly changed the subject, preventing the atmosphere from becoming too somber.
Chu Tianxing's mood also rose slightly when he heard Mu Liuyun's question. He picked up a glass of white wine and drank it all in one gulp.
“Our Chu family has a rule that both boys and girls must serve in the army for at least two years! When I was a soldier, I was assigned to Brother Mu’s company.”
"There weren't many stories during my two years in the army. I just followed Brother Mu to guard the border. You should know that Brother Mu has a sharp tongue but a soft heart. He was very strict with us and taught us a lot of lessons."
"To be honest, it was because of Brother Mu that I finally understood the meaning behind the rules my grandfather set for the Chu family!"
After saying these words, Chu Tianxing's image in Mu Liuyun's mind became much more impressive.
No wonder the Chu family, with no one in politics, could still become the richest family in Jincheng.
At the same time, Mu Liuyun was also a little happy, as it was the first time she had heard the old man's past story. She had never known that the lecherous old man in her family was once a soldier guarding the frontier.
Next, Chu Tianxing talked about his experiences guarding the border, such as conflicts with India and cracking down on drug traffickers. Under Old Man Mu's leadership, they made many meritorious contributions, but none of them lost their lives.
As he spoke, he reminisced about the past, his gaze drifting further and further into the distance, as if recalling his youthful days.
Their story brought tears to Mu Liuyun's eyes. Although Mu Liuyun himself was a good-for-nothing, it didn't stop him from respecting the heroes who defended their country. He immediately raised a small glass of wine: "Uncle Chu, let me toast you!"
With that, he downed the drink in one gulp. The spicy liquor slid down Mu Liuyun's glistening tongue, irritating his fragile throat. He forced himself to swallow it, ignoring the tears already streaming down his face.
Chu Yaqin didn't miss the tempting scene before her; she licked her lips, her eyes gleaming. However, she didn't do anything out of line. Instead, she raised a glass of wine to her father.
She had heard Chu Tianxing's story of joining the army so many times since she was a child that she was tired of hearing it, so naturally she didn't feel any emotional fluctuation.
"Haha, what's that to me? It's all in the past. Let's eat, let's keep eating!"
Old Li, Old Lin, Old Liu...
It's been a long time since I've gotten together with my comrades. After I meet Brother Mu, I'll definitely invite all of them over!
Seemingly having finally revealed what he had been thinking about for years, Chu Tianxing was in high spirits. He even stepped down from his seat and sat down next to Mu Liuyun, patting her on the shoulder with a smile.
"Thank you, Uncle, I'm already full."
Actually, Mu Liuyun could still eat a little more, but the story Chu Tianxing told her was enough for him to digest for a long time. He guessed that Old Man Mu was not an ordinary old man, but he did not expect that Old Man Mu had once been a soldier guarding the frontier.
The spirited company commander in the story, the tall and mighty dean in her memory, and the hunched old man Mu now made Mu Liuyun feel a little uneasy.
Parkinson's disease is not a fatal disease, but it is no better than death for patients. They can only watch themselves lose control of their bodies day by day, which is terrible.
With this in mind, Mu Liuyun decided that she would take better care of her grandfather after she returned home.
"Xiaoyun, what do you think of my daughter?"
They'd eaten, drunk, and told stories, but Chu Tianxing, seeing his daughter increasingly resembling a lovesick fool, felt it was time to get down to business and figure out a way to legalize her behavior.
Mu Liuyun looked at Chu Tianxing with a puzzled expression, then at Chu Yaqin: "Miss Chu is beautiful and graceful, and she is also a returnee from overseas. I'm afraid there are very few people who can compare to Miss Chu, regardless of gender."
Although Mu Liuyun didn't know why Chu Tianxing asked this question, these words were from the bottom of her heart.
Among the people Mu Liuyun knew, those whose family backgrounds were similar to Chu Yaqin's were almost all abnormal. They were either ice-cold CEOs, female lead singers, or socially awkward idiots. Compared to these people, Chu Yaqin was not strange at all, except for holding and feeding him, whom she had only met once.
Wait, this seems pretty perverted too?
Oh well, overall he's the one who benefits.
"So what do you think, you guys...?"
"dad!"
Before Chu Tianxing could finish speaking, Chu Yaqin interrupted him, "Look, Xiaoyun just finished drinking, her face is all red. Don't say anything else! He can't drink much, so please don't let him drink anymore!"
As she spoke, Chu Yaqin filled Chu Tianxing and Mu Liuyun's glasses with wine again, then looked at Chu Tianxing with a knowing look.
Chu Tianxing was taken aback, then gave a wry smile.
This isn't just preventing him from drinking; they're practically trying to get him drunk!
He realized that his daughter had no intention of getting married at all; she just wanted to make it a fait accompli!
No, whose traits did this daughter take after? Both she and her husband used to be very conservative!
I knew I shouldn't have sent her abroad!
After much thought, Chu Tianxing decided that he should still consult the other party's parents. If Mu Lixiong approved, he would be fine with it, as long as his daughter was happy.
Why do fathers work so hard? Isn't it all so that their children can live the life they want?
If the child wants Mu Liuyun, then give her to her!
As for Mu Liuyun's opinion, it doesn't matter, since he's not the one who's going to suffer.
"I'm going to the restroom, you two talk first!"
With that, Chu Tianxing walked out the door.
After Chu Tianxing left the private room, only Mu Liuyun and Chu Yaqin remained in the room. Chu Yaqin stretched lazily and casually placed the back of her left hand on Mu Liuyun's shoulder, causing Mu Liuyun to shudder.
"Miss Chu?"
Chu Yaqin didn't speak immediately. Instead, she turned her hand over and gently stroked Mu Liuyun's shoulder, looking at Mu Liuyun.
"Wearing that outfit, I really thought you were a girl!"
Although these words sounded devoid of any emotion, they sent a chill down Mu Liuyun's spine. It was clearly an accusation that he had lied to her.
"Miss Chu, I'm sorry, but I didn't mean to lie to you. Yesterday's events were a misunderstanding!"
A scent of roses wafted from the side, and Mu Liuyun wondered if it was Chu Yaqin's body odor.
Although curious, Mu Liuyun didn't dare turn her face to look at Chu Yaqin.
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