Xiao Lian nodded in understanding.
Mu Yuxin was looking at her phone, her head bowed. The Spring Festival Gala had already started, and she wondered why Nian Nian hadn't called for a video chat yet!
Suddenly, a pair of warm hands covered her eyes from behind. She stiffened slightly, instinctively reaching out to grasp the person's hands. "Who is it?"
"Guess who I am?"
Hearing the tender and clear voice, Mu Yuxin's body froze. Her face was filled with disbelief. "Qiao Qiao?"
Was she missing Qiao Qiao too much?
How could she be hearing Qiao Qiao's voice?
How could Qiao Qiao possibly be here?
"You guessed right! Your reward is a kiss from Xin Xin..."
Qiao Qiao leaned close to Mu Yuxin and planted a kiss on her cheek.
Mu Yuxin looked at the happily smiling Qiao Qiao and felt it was all unreal. She reached out and gently touched Qiao Qiao, realizing the person in front of her was real. Her nose twitched, and she hugged her emotionally.
"Qiao Qiao, is it really you?"
Qiao Qiao didn't cry at first. She had promised Nian Nian and Brother Guan that she wouldn't cry, but hearing Mu Yuxin's choked voice, she couldn't hold back any longer and burst into tears.
"It's me, sob sob... Xin Xin, I missed you so much! You've been out for so long and haven't come back to see me, sob sob..."
"I'm sorry, I'm sorry..."
Mu Yuxin apologized to Qiao Qiao repeatedly. In this world, Qiao Qiao was her only family, and she was also Qiao Qiao's only family.
When Mu Wanqiu died, she entrusted the newborn Qiao Qiao to her. Since she had chosen to disappoint Guan Yang for her sake, she couldn't let her down again.
Qiao Qiao shook her head, her small hands gently wiping away Mu Yuxin's tears. "Xin Xin didn't do anything wrong to me. I know Xin Xin loves me. You work so hard, you can't come back to China for the New Year, it's all for our better future. But it's okay, I came to see you."
Mu Yuxin smiled and nodded. She glanced back at Guan Yang. Guan Yang smiled at her. She didn't know how to face Guan Yang. Seeing Guan Yang looking travel-worn and a bit tired, she smiled faintly at him. "You must be very tired after such a long flight. Sit down and have New Year's Eve dinner."
Mu Yuxin had thought that this year she would only spend the New Year with Xiao Lian, but she didn't expect Guan Yang to bring Qiao Qiao.
The two most important people in her life were by her side.
After the four of them had New Year's Eve dinner, they went outside to set off fireworks.
Watching Qiao Qiao run around happily, Mu Yuxin's lips were always curved in a faint smile.
Suddenly, a shawl was placed on her shoulders. She turned to see Guan Yang draping it over her.
She looked at Guan Yang quietly. Large fireworks bloomed above his head, illuminating him with vibrant colors, making him exceptionally handsome and charming.
How could one stop loving someone they had fallen for in their youth?
After so many years, they were no longer those two naive youths, but had been refined by society, becoming mature and steady.
Seeing the tenderness and affection in Guan Yang's eyes, her chest felt a pang.
"Thank you..."
Thank you for bringing my Qiao Qiao to Yangjiao Village, thank you for coming to spend the New Year with me.
Guan Yang reached out and stroked Mu Yuxin's head. "I told you, I won't let you be alone again."
When he was betrayed by Mu Yuxin back then, Guan Yang truly hated her, even considering taking her down with him.
Later, he almost lost her completely. Thinking about it, wasn't the world also unfair and tragic to Mu Yuxin?
At that time, she was just a nineteen-year-old girl. Making such a decision must have been more painful for her than anyone.
"I thought... you would hate Qiao Qiao... I'm sorry..."
Besides saying sorry, Mu Yuxin didn't know what else to say.
Between them, she was ultimately indebted to Guan Yang.
Guan Yang gently hugged Mu Yuxin. "Don't say sorry anymore. I don't hate you, and I don't hate Qiao Qiao. Let the past be the past. We all need to look forward. There's a beautiful future waiting for us."
Mu Yuxin nodded, tears streaming down her face.
"Dong dong dong..."
The New Year's bell rang. They looked at each other and smiled, speaking in unison.
"Happy New Year."
After the New Year, Mu Yuxin asked Qiao Qiao if she wanted to study in China or stay with her. Qiao Qiao said she wanted to stay with her, so she returned to China to handle Qiao Qiao's transfer procedures.
Guan Yang also transferred his entire business to the Netherlands.
When Song Qinian saw Mu Yuxin, they hugged and cried for a long time, both happy for each other's happiness.
Song Qinian looked at Guan Yang and threatened, "If you dare to bully Yuxin here again, I will not let you off."
Guan Yang nodded solemnly and then thanked Song Qinian. "Miss Song, thank you for taking care of and accompanying Xin Xin all these years. If you need anything in the future, just ask. As long as it's something I can do, I will absolutely not hesitate."
Song Qinian said, "I only need Yuxin to be happy."
Guan Yang smiled, holding Mu Yuxin's hand. "This is what I should do."
Since Mu Yuxin was back in China for a rare visit and everyone knew she would be settling in the Netherlands, a party was organized.
That day, Miao Zi'ai, Shen Keqin, Jian Mubai, and Nini all came.
Everyone had a wild time, drinking and having fun.
Due to her pregnancy, Song Qinian was closely monitored by Shen Chi'yan, treated like a national treasure.
When Zan Zan was pregnant, Shen Chi'yan was not by Song Qinian's side, which was his greatest regret. This time, he was determined to be there for the entire duration.
For this reason, Shen Chi'yan bought a large number of books on prenatal psychology and important things for pregnant women to note.
A week later, Mu Yuxin, Guan Yang, and Qiao Qiao went to the Netherlands. As the three of them were leaving, Song Qinian shed many tears. There was also a little fellow who teared up but bravely held back, and that was Wen Ziqian.
Watching Qiao Qiao walk further and further away, often looking back, he shouted at Qiao Qiao, "Qiao Qiao, I will study hard and grow up well. Wait for me to find you."
Qiao Qiao cried and nodded. "Okay, I'll wait for you."
Everyone was amused by their dramatic farewell.
on the seventh of July of the same year, Song Qinian gave birth to a daughter, named Shen Zhiyi, with the nickname Zhi Zhi.
"Nan Feng knows my thoughts, and blows dreams to Xizhou."
Three years later, Jian Mubai, through his own efforts, became one of the top lawyers in Jinghua City. Everyone praised him for being young and promising, with a bright future.
He became more mature and calm, but when facing Shen Keqin, he would still show his childish side.
Shen Zhengcheng also agreed to their wedding. Knowing that Shen Keqin liked anime, Jian Mubai specially held a two-dimensional themed wedding for her.
Lin Zhuyin also gave birth to a son, named Shen Huaijing.
When Shen Keqin and Jian Mubai got married, the ring bearers were Shen Huaijing and Shen Zhiyi. Their looks were one after another, and the wedding that day was the talk of the town for over a month.
Looking back, it was all happiness and joy.
After the wedding ceremony, Shen Chi'yan and Song Qinian walked hand in hand at the back, while Zan Zan and Zhi Zhi walked hand in hand at the front.
Passing by a flower shop, Song Qinian saw a bunch of very beautiful white baby's breath.
Without her saying anything, Shen Chi'yan had already bought it for her.
Song Qinian, holding her favorite baby's breath in her arms, holding the hand of the man she loved, and looking at the crystallization of their love, smiled happily.
"Shen Chi'yan, in the next life, let's be together again!"
The End