Chapter 380 Are you married?
"you……"
She came out carrying the only remaining makeup bag, feeling both angry and amused.
"You...is this a move or a surprise inspection?"
This efficiency is comparable to that of a professional moving team.
Lu Yiran smiled calmly, walked forward and put his arm around her shoulders very naturally, and led her out:
"Chenchen was afraid you might regret it, so he moved quickly. Everything is ready in the presidential suite, just go over there."
In this way, Mu Nanyan was almost half-pushed and half-invited to the presidential suite on the top floor.
Lu Yiran originally planned to put her luggage directly into the master bedroom. As he was about to step over there, he felt a burning gaze. Chenchen was looking up at him with her big eyes, staring at him without blinking. Her eyes were full of expectation and vigilance, as if to say, "Mommy agreed to live with me."
Lu Yiran paused and instantly weighed the pros and cons in his mind.
He turned to the second bedroom without changing his expression, pushed Mu Nanyan's suitcase in very naturally, and said to Chenchen in a gentle tone:
"Look, Daddy's a man of his words. Mommy's things are in your room."
The little guy then smiled contentedly and ran over to check his mommy's box.
Lu Yiran looked at his son's back, a hint of profound meaning flashed across his eyes that only he understood.
It doesn't matter where the things are, as long as people come.
As for the night... he always has a way to "trick" people to come to him.
The presidential suite on the top floor has an excellent view. Chenchen was running around excitedly in the living room, which was big enough to play hide-and-seek, checking the luggage of his father and mother that he had just "moved" over. His little face was full of pride for having completed an important task.
Chenchen seemed to have thought of something, and suddenly ran over and shouted as if to take credit:
"Mommy! Look! All your things are here! I can live with you for a few days!"
Mu Nanyan looked at the spacious and luxurious space in front of her, which seemed like another world, then looked at her smiling son beside her, and glanced at the man next to her who had hidden his achievements and fame. In the end, she could only laugh and shake her head.
Okay, since we are here, we might as well make the best of it.
This "kidnapping" style of moving is really efficient.
After touring the spacious presidential suite, Lu Yiran naturally took Mu Nanyan's only remaining makeup bag and placed it steadily on the dressing table in the second bedroom.
After doing all this, he calmly suggested:
"Okay, we're settled. It's getting late, so let's check out of the room downstairs first and then go straight to dinner. I've already made reservations at the restaurant."
When Chenchen heard that he wanted to eat delicious food, he immediately responded positively.
Mu Nanyan looked at the father and son who had formed an "alliance" in front of her and could only smile and nod.
The three of them went downstairs, and Lu Yiran efficiently completed the check-out procedures at the front desk.
The front desk staff had obviously been informed in advance, and the process went very quickly without any unnecessary questions.
Afterwards, Lu Yiran easily picked up Chenchen with one hand, and took Mu Nanyan's hand very naturally with the other hand, and led them to the special car that had been waiting at the hotel entrance.
The car drove smoothly through the streets covered with fresh snow and finally stopped in front of an elegant French restaurant.
The well-dressed waiter opened the heavy glass door for them, and the warm light, low jazz music and the aroma of delicious food instantly enveloped the three of them.
Seeing this, the waiter immediately came over and warmly led them to a semi-open booth with an excellent view.
Lu Yiran walked over to help Mu Nanyan pull out a chair, then took Chenchen's coat and handed it to the waiter. Everything was arranged carefully and thoughtfully.
The menu was brought up, and Lu Yiran naturally handed it to Mu Nanyan:
"See what you want to eat."
At the same time, he leaned over and whispered to the waiter if there were any softer food options suitable for children, and carefully arranged Chenchen's children's tableware.
As soon as he sat down, Chenchen couldn't wait to share with his mother where he and his father had gone and what he had seen today.
The dishes were served soon, and Chenchen continued chatting with Mu Nanyan.
Lu Yiran carefully served the dishes to the two of them, gently pushed the foie gras that Mu Nanyan liked in front of her, and patiently cut the steak on Chenchen's plate into small pieces.
Under the warm light, the glass windows reflected the reflections of the family of three, and the atmosphere was incredibly harmonious.
Mu Nanyan looked at the man opposite her who was whispering to Chenchen to eat more vegetables, and then thought of the earth-shattering "Dad" in the morning. She still felt a sense of unreality in her heart, but more of a warm feeling that everything had settled.
The pleasant dinner is coming to an end.
After Lu Yiran paid the bill, he carefully helped Mu Nanyan put on her coat, then squatted down to put a hat and scarf on Chenchen. After making sure that the little guy was wrapped tightly, he held his son with one hand and supported Mu Nanyan's waist with the other, preparing to leave.
Just as they were about to reach the restaurant door, a foreign man in an elegantly tailored dark suit and with a calm and extraordinary temperament stood up from the booth inside.
His gaze lingered on Lu Yiran for a moment, and after confirming that he was right, a surprised and enthusiastic smile suddenly appeared on his face, and he raised his voice to greet him:
"Lu? I didn't expect to see you here!"
Lu Yiran turned around gracefully upon hearing the voice. The moment he saw the person coming, a hint of surprise appeared on his handsome face, which then turned into a calm and appropriate smile.
He raised his voice slightly and responded in a clear and steady tone:
"Good evening, Mr. Robert. I didn't expect to meet you here. What a coincidence."
Mr. Robert is one of Lu Yiran's important business partners in Country M. He is well-known for his prestige in the industry and his shrewd investment vision. The two have demonstrated a high degree of tacit understanding in their cooperation many times.
Mr. Robert walked forward with steady steps and shook hands with Lu Yiran vigorously.
His gaze then naturally turned to Mu Nanyan beside Lu Yiran, and Chenchen, who was snuggling beside her and looking at him curiously with her big round eyes.
With just the right amount of curiosity and politeness, he asked with a smile:
"Lu, excuse me, who are these two...?"
Lu Yiran's arms naturally wrapped around Mu Nanyan's waist, pulling her slightly into his arms. This was a gesture full of possessiveness and introduction.
He met Robert's inquiring gaze, his tone calm, his voice steady and clear:
"Mr. Robert, please allow me to introduce this to you. This is my wife, Mu Nanyan."
He tilted his head slightly, his eyes gently falling on Chenchen who was tilting his head back.
"Also, this is our son, Chenchen."
He pronounced the words "wife" and "son" in an extremely solemn and clear tone, without any hesitation, as if this was the most natural fact in the world.
Upon hearing this, Mr. Robert's expression of polite surprise instantly turned into genuine astonishment.
He slightly widened his eyes, looking back and forth between Lu Yiran, Mu Nanyan and the cute little boy, and almost blurted out:
"Wait…you're married?"
His tone was filled with incredible surprise.
"And you already have such a big and adorable son! Lu, you've done a great job keeping this secret!"
He smiled and shook his head, as if he had discovered a huge piece of news, then turned to Mu Nanyan, his eyes becoming more enthusiastic and respectful:
"Mrs. Mu, it's a great honor to meet you!"
Then he bent down again and smiled kindly at Chenchen:
"And you, little gentleman, you look so much like your father!"
This sudden formal introduction, especially the word "wife", made Mu Nanyan's heart skip a beat.
A heat rushed to her ears uncontrollably, but her years of professionalism allowed her to quickly control her expression.
She maintained a decent and generous smile, met Mr. Robert's gaze, and nodded gracefully:
"It's my pleasure, Mr. Robert."
Although Chenchen couldn't fully understand the conversation between the people, he could feel the friendly atmosphere, especially when he heard the word "father" which sounded a bit like his own. He shyly hid behind his mother, but couldn't help but sticking out his little head and smiling shyly at the smiling foreign grandfather.
Lu Yiran took in Mu Nanyan's subtle shyness and Chenchen's cute reaction, and his heart was filled with a tender sense of satisfaction.
He calmly took over the conversation, his tone relaxed but unquestionable:
"Yes, but we prefer privacy. It's my honor to meet you today and introduce you to me."
The two exchanged a few simple pleasantries.
Mr. Robert looked at the well-matched family in front of him with great admiration and said with a smile:
"It's such a pleasure to see you like this. Next time you come to Country M, please let me know in advance and give me a chance to host a formal dinner for your entire family."
Lu Yiran smiled and nodded, his attitude humble but measured:
"Sure, I'll bother you again then."
Mr. Robert once again politely greeted Mu Nanyan, winked lovingly at Chenchen, then turned around and returned to his seat gracefully.
When he left, the formal social atmosphere that lingered between the three of them for a moment also dissipated.
As he walked out of the restaurant, the cool air hit his face, but it couldn't blow away the slight warmth on Mu Nanyan's face.
Lu Yiran’s natural and solemn introduction just now was still echoing in her mind.
She couldn't help but turn her head and look at the calm man beside her:
"You just introduced me... that way, aren't you afraid people might misunderstand?"
Lu Yiran stopped and looked down at her in the snowy night. The street lights cast tiny lights in his deep eyes.
He raised his eyebrows slightly, and said as a matter of course:
"What misunderstanding? Isn't what I said true?"
Mu Nanyan was choked by his righteous question, her cheeks getting hotter, but she pursed her lips and couldn't say anything to refute. She could only glare at him slightly, but a faint smile involuntarily appeared in her eyes.
Lu Yiran chuckled softly, reached out and tucked her wind-blown hair behind her ear, his fingertips accidentally brushed her slightly hot earlobe, and spoke in a slower tone:
"It's cold outside, let's go back to the hotel first."
Chenchen, who had been ignored for a while, gently tugged at the corner of Lu Yiran's clothes, tilted his head, and asked curiously:
"Dad, who is that grandpa?"
Lu Yiran bent down and easily picked up his son, allowing him to look at him level, and patiently explained:
"It's a friend of Dad's at work. He likes Chenchen very much and praised you as a little gentleman."
Chenchen nodded, not quite understanding.
He took Chenchen's hand again, and with his other hand he naturally held Mu Nanyan's hand and put it in his warm coat pocket.
Mu Nanyan struggled slightly, but couldn't break free, so she let him go.
The snow was still falling quietly as the three of them walked side by side on the streets of a foreign country. Their figures were stretched out under the street lights, interwoven into a tight whole.
Presidential Suite
The heavy door closed gently behind him, completely isolating him from the cold and noise of the outside world.
The lighting in the suite was soft and warm like spring, and the floor was covered with thick carpets that made no sound when stepped on.
However, in this silence, Mu Nanyan's heartbeat inexplicably quickened.
She was "cajoled and tricked" by the father and son to come up during the day, and after the chance encounter and formal introduction in the restaurant, she was in a state of being pushed around and a little dazed.
It was not until this moment, when they were actually in this spacious and luxurious space with only the three of them, that a belated sense of tension quietly came over them.
This was no longer the business suite where she lived alone and could maintain a safe distance.
Everything here bears Lu Yiran's mark, and the air seems to be filled with the crisp cedar scent of him.
What made her even more uneasy was that there were no outsiders here, only their "family".
This realization made her fingertips curl slightly.
It’s not like she had never “lived together” with Lu Yiran.
A few years ago, during that arranged marriage, they had lived under the same roof, but at that time they were more like roommates, with clear boundaries, not disturbing each other, and an indifference that was almost formulaic.
But now, everything is different.
Chenchen's cheerful laughter echoed in the room, and all this reminded her that this time, they were living as a family of three in the true sense of the word.
Lu Yiran had already walked into the living room of the suite with Chenchen by hand, and the warm light instantly enveloped their cheerful backs.
He turned around and saw Mu Nanyan still standing in a daze at the entrance, as if blocked by an invisible threshold, with a hint of trance in her expression.
A hint of confusion flashed across his eyes, and he slowly turned back and stopped in front of her.
The light cast a gentle shadow on his shoulder, and his voice was low, blending into the silence:
"What's wrong? I felt you were a little distracted since you walked in."
He leaned forward slightly, trying to catch her wandering gaze.
Mu Nanyan raised her head when she heard the voice and suddenly met his deep eyes.
What was contained there was not questioning, but meticulous concern and a gentleness that was almost insightful, leaving her nowhere to hide.
She opened her lips slightly, but the words were stuck in her throat.
For a moment, I didn't know how to express to him the chaotic emotions swirling in my heart.
In the end, she just lowered her eyes, shook her head slightly, and said in a voice so soft that it was almost a whisper:
"Nothing... I just feel a little... uncomfortable all of a sudden."
What she never said was that all this was too beautiful and too unreal.
Yesterday she was still alone in this strange city, but in the blink of an eye, Lu Yiran and Chenchen appeared in front of her, and she confirmed her relationship with Lu Yiran. She felt that happiness came too suddenly and too unreal, just like a dream, and when she woke up, everything disappeared.
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