Meng Yuan blinked her eyes, tears streaming down. She couldn't anymore, she was tired of laughing. This was the funniest joke she had heard all year.
"Beep..." a horn honked from behind. He Mingrun finally reacted and started driving.
In the first light of dawn, Meng Yuan was still laughing uncontrollably. She really couldn't stop. Only when she was gasping for breath did she finally pause, but she couldn't help but let out occasional giggles, "He Mingrun, how can you be so cute?"
This man, she truly adored him.
He Mingrun's expression was not good. He glanced at her silently and focused on driving.
He felt a little envious that Yuan Yuan could laugh so freely, but he only wanted to cry. No one had ever taught him how.
Meng Yuan decided to find some materials for He Mingrun that evening to educate him properly. Seeing the three little mischievous siblings of the dark-bellied brother flitting around her eyes every day, she also felt the urge to have children.
"He Mingrun, let's get our marriage certificate first, and we'll have the wedding next spring. Actually, I don't really want to have a wedding, but your family background is not ordinary, so it feels a bit improper not to have one. This way is good."
Upon hearing this, He Mingrun was so excited he almost slammed on the brakes, but the car still slowed down rapidly.
"Yuan Yuan, you've finally agreed to get the certificate with me," He Mingrun asked excitedly, looking at her.
He quickly pulled the car over to the side of the road, then excitedly took her hand and looked at Meng Yuan affectionately.
Meng Yuan knew this man would love her well for a lifetime. She nodded with a smile, "Mm, I agree." Her voice was laced with a smile, soft and pleasant to hear.
Such a good man, you couldn't find him even with a lantern.
He Mingrun vowed this was the most beautiful thing he had ever heard.
If love had a voice, he would make Yuan Yuan hear how much he loved her, and how he fell in love with her at first sight.
He Mingrun was so excited he was a bit flustered. He directly kissed her. At this moment of happiness, he wished time would stand still.
Forever stop at this moment of bliss.
He had been sent abroad to study from a very young age, facing cold, lifeless books every day. There were endless books to read and various assessments awaiting him.
The uninteresting life made him want to give up repeatedly, but thinking of his family responsibilities, he bravely persevered.
Even at that moment, he still wished for a girl to appear who could accompany him forever, so he wouldn't be lonely.
During those years abroad, he still hadn't met a girl who moved him.
He, He Mingrun, preferred to be alone than to settle for less.
Until that day in the hotel, when he saw Meng Yuan. At that time, he didn't see her face; all he saw was her waist, which was exceptionally beautiful.
The moment he saw her face, his heart was instantly filled with the breathtaking beauty of a spring breeze arriving overnight, bringing with it a thousand pear trees in full bloom.
After a long while, He Mingrun slowly released Meng Yuan. Meng Yuan looked at him and smiled gently, "He Mingrun, a relationship doesn't blossom and bear fruit easily. You have to cherish me. If you betray me, I will leave you without hesitation and never see you again."
This was her personality. She hadn't understood love before and had been deceived once. It wouldn't happen again.
He Mingrun took a deep breath, looked at her, and said with a firm tone, "Meng Yuan, I won't give you that opportunity."
Meng Yuan smiled, very gently, very happily. Thinking of the important matter, she became a little anxious, "It's all your fault. Hurry up, we need to talk to Grandma about Aunt's matter first. We'll be late if we don't go soon."
He Mingrun also remembered the important matter. He kissed her forehead before driving again.
Returning to the He family mansion, the vast villa felt devoid of life. Father had gone after Mother and hadn't returned. Now, only Grandmother, Mingxin, and the servants lived here.
He Mingrun looked at Meng Yuan and said, "Yuan Yuan, after we get married, let's move back here. Grandma is getting old and needs us to accompany her."
Meng Yuan didn't refuse and smiled, "Okay!"
After getting married, she would have a home.
He Mingrun was extremely happy. As he got out of the car, he held Meng Yuan's hand as they went inside.
The servants were all happy to see He Mingrun holding Meng Yuan's hand as they entered. They smiled and greeted them, "Young Master, Miss Meng, you're back?"
He Mingrun nodded slightly, "Aunt Tang, where is my grandmother?"
Aunt Tang said, "She's sunbathing in the backyard. She's been talking about the three little great-grandchildren at Ninth Master's house. Tomorrow is Friday, and the children are returning, aren't they? The old madam is eager to see the children."
After speaking, Aunt Tang looked at the couple meaningfully, her gaze finally resting on Meng Yuan.
Meng Yuan smiled and said nothing.
She knew what Aunt Tang meant, but having children wasn't a one-person matter, and besides, she and He Mingrun weren't married yet.
He Mingrun said, "Yuan Yuan, come, let's go see Grandma first."
"Okay!"
The two walked towards the backyard. Aunt Tang smiled and continued her work.
The old madam was lying alone in a rocking chair under the pavilion. After a major surgery, she had lost her former vigor. She slept most of the time and was awake less often.
Her gaze was filled with loving affection as she looked at the bamboo forest not far away. The shadows flickered, and the occasional breeze felt a little cold.
Where the bamboo forest stood, there used to be a painting studio, which she had built for her daughter when she was still at home.
A loving smile surfaced on the old madam's face. She murmured to herself, "Xiao Shu, if you were still alive, you would have become an excellent painter. Mom has been dreaming of you often these days. Just wait a little longer, and we mother and daughter will meet soon."
After speaking, the old madam's eyes turned red. She had only one daughter, and she had left like that. She had never been able to let go of it in her life.
"You heartless girl," she couldn't help but shed tears when thinking of her daughter. The pain in her heart was something no one could understand.
She also hated her husband's heartlessness. A woman's life was always harder than a man's. As a wife and a mother, she always had endless worries.
"Grandma."
"Grandma."
He Mingrun and Meng Yuan spoke at the same time.
Seeing her grandson and granddaughter-in-law arrive, the old madam quickly composed herself and looked with loving smiles at the two approaching her.
"Mingrun, Yuan Yuan, you're here."
"Yes, Grandma," Meng Yuan walked over.
The old madam lovingly took Meng Yuan's hand and looked at He Mingrun, "Mingrun, why haven't you proposed to Yuan Yuan yet? Grandma still has some energy and wants to arrange a wedding for you."
He Mingrun's gaze fell tenderly on Meng Yuan's smiling face before he said, "Grandma, Yuan Yuan and I will get our certificate first, and have the wedding in spring."
The old madam thought, it was still a few months until spring, she should be able to live until then. "Good, good, good. Once you get the certificate, you'll be husband and wife officially. Move back here. Your younger brother is entirely focused on business, your father is entirely focused on chasing his wife, and I'm quite lonely by myself."
"Alright, Grandma. Yuan Yuan and I have already agreed. We'll find a good day in a couple of days to get the certificate and then move back to accompany Grandma." He Mingrun also knew that Grandma's health was not as good as before.
"But Grandma, I came today to tell you something. Grandma, please don't get too emotional after you hear it, okay?" He Mingrun sat beside Meng Yuan and also held his grandmother's hand.
The old madam smiled, "Go ahead, your Grandma has been through a lot. There's nothing I can't handle."