In the early morning, when the first ray of sunlight gently brushed across the bedroom, Xing Nian slowly opened her eyes. She moved slightly, and felt her whole body aching as if it was falling apart.

A few days ago, Mu Huaichen was busy with work and came home late and got up early. Now, after work, he started to torment her again. Xing Nian touched his aching waist and didn't even have the energy to scold him.

Xing Nian rubbed her sleepy eyes, obviously not awake yet. She then leaned against Mu Huaichen and fell asleep again.

It was not until 8:30 in the morning that Xing Nian woke up slowly. When she opened her eyes, she saw Mu Huaichen supporting his head with his hands, looking at her with a smile. "Niannian, it's time to get up. Remember we have an appointment today." He reminded her softly.

Xing Nian's brain was still in a hazy state. Mu Huaichen gently helped her up. She was stunned for a moment before gradually coming to her senses.

"I haven't forgotten. I'm going to the Xiao family today." She responded. Then, Xing Nian got up to wash up. After finishing her meal, she and Mu Huaichen went to the Xiao family in Hai City.

Mu Huaichen drove Xing Nian to Hai City.

The Xiao family is a prominent family. Their old house is hidden on the hillside among the mountains and forests near the sea. It is low-key and solemn.

Thanks to the prior notification, the vehicle drove smoothly into the Xiao family's old house.

Different from the historical charm of the Mu family's old house, the Xiao family's old house is more low-key, as if it has blended into the mountains and forests.

"Mr. Mu, you are here." A middle-aged man in a butler's uniform greeted him at the door. It was Butler Chen.

Mu Huaichen recalled for a moment, "Uncle Chen, it's you."

Butler Chen turned his gaze to Xing Nian and said with a smile: "This must be Madam Mu. What a blessing."

Afterwards, Butler Chen led Mu Huaichen and Xing Nian into the house.

After Xing Nian entered, she was surprised to find that the decoration inside the house was simple and elegant, which was completely different from the low-key exterior. The paintings on the wall and the porcelain on the table all revealed a deep cultural heritage.

At this time, a man with crutches walked down slowly from upstairs, his brows full of solemnity. He was the head of the Xiao family - Xiao Minghui.

"Huai Chen is here." Xiao Minghui's voice was deep and powerful.

"Uncle Xiao, long time no see. I hope my sudden visit doesn't disturb your peace?" Mu Huaichen asked.

"No, no, I haven't seen you for a few years. You've become stronger and stronger, and you're quite like your grandfather back then." Xiao Minghui patted Mu Huaichen's shoulder enthusiastically.

The topic turned to Xing Nian, and Xiao Minghui praised: "Is this your wife? Standing next to you, she is a perfect match."

"Hello Uncle Xiao, I'm Xing Nian." Xing Nian responded politely.

Talking about Mu Huaichen's marriage, Xiao Minghui said with a smile: "You finally have a marriage. I remember your grandfather always talked about it. You have good taste."

Mu Huaichen took the opportunity to ask: "Uncle Xiao, isn't Jing Yan here?"

"He went to pick up his second uncle and will be back soon." Xiao Minghui replied.

Xing Nian's heart moved. In addition to thanking Xiao Jingyan, he also wanted to meet the legendary Master Xiao. Unexpectedly, he would be able to fulfill his wish today.

The three of them had a very pleasant conversation. Although Xiao Minghui looked serious, he got along very well with Mu Huaichen. He also did not forget to communicate with Xing Nian, and the atmosphere was relaxed and pleasant.

Xing Nian was secretly surprised. He had thought that soldiers were very serious, but he did not expect that the head of the Xiao family was so humorous and witty.

Just as the three were chatting excitedly, a noise came from outside the door, interrupting this pleasant conversation.

Xiao Jingyan pushed the man in the wheelchair and walked in, calling softly, "Dad, I'm back." Xiao Minghui stepped forward, his eyes fell on the man in the wheelchair, and advised him gently, "Now that you come back this time, don't leave again. Domestic medical care is just as advanced, and it's the same to recuperate at home." The man in the wheelchair had a calm expression and responded with just a calm "hmm."

Xiao Jingyan handed the wheelchair to his father and walked into the room, just in time to see Mu Huaichen and Xing Nian.

He half-jokingly said, "Master Mu, you came just in time. It's time for dinner."

Mu Huaichen smiled and said, "You misunderstood, I arrived early." After a brief greeting, Xiao Jingyan turned his gaze to Xing Nian.

Xing Nian stepped forward generously and said gratefully: "Mr. Xiao, thanks for saving me in that car accident. This is a small gift, I hope you like it." As he spoke, he handed over an antique box, which contained a century-old jade ring. It was actually prepared by Mu Huaichen, who knew the Xiao family's love for old objects.

Xiao Jingyan looked at the jade ring, knowing that it was arranged by Mu Huaichen, and turned to look at Xing Nian: "Madam Mu, I like the gift very much. As for the matter of helping, it is not worth mentioning."

He immediately invited: "Mr. Mu, since you are here, why not stay for dinner? We haven't been together for a long time."

Mu Huaichen smiled and replied: "Of course I am willing, but I don't know what Uncle Xiao thinks?"

Xiao Minghui smiled cheerfully: "I don't mind anything here, just be casual, it's not your first time to dine at the Xiao family."

Xiao Minghui walked in pushing a wheelchair.

Xing Nian looked at the man in the wheelchair, who should be Xiao Mingheng, the second master of the Xiao family.

She walked forward, and at that moment Xiao Mingheng also raised his eyes. When he glanced at Xing Nian, their eyes met in the air, and at that moment, their breathing seemed to stagnate.

"Who is this man?"

"Why does she look so similar?"

Xing Nian and Xiao Mingheng both showed expressions of surprise and disbelief when they saw each other.

The few people who were originally chatting suddenly felt that there seemed to be a hint of solidification in the air.

Xiao Mingheng stood up from the wheelchair and walked in front of Xing Nian, who kept staring at Xiao Mingheng's face.

Xiao Mingheng slowly raised his hand and wanted to touch Xing Nian's face, but was grabbed by Mu Huaichen.

"Uncle Xiao, this is my wife Xing Nian."

"Niannian, this should be the first time you meet. This is the Second Master of the Xiao family. You can just call him Second Uncle Xiao with me."

Xiao Minghui and Xiao Jingyan looked at Xiao Mingheng's actions in shock, not quite understanding what he was doing?

"She...is your wife, Xing Nian?"

There was a hint of loss in Xiao Mingheng's voice. He paused for a moment and sat back in his wheelchair.

Seeing this, Mu Huaichen's face darkened and he felt inexplicably uneasy.

"Cough cough."

Xiao Minghui coughed twice to break the silence: "It's getting late, let's have dinner together." Everyone then moved to the living room, and the atmosphere gradually returned to normal.

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