Falling For The Contract Bride

Falling For The Contract Bride Chapter 227

Chapter 227 His Compromise and Love

Mu Zhi wheeled back to face the front and gawked at the bizarre turmoil presented to her. She suspected that she was in a dream. That was the only explanation for the blissful ending to the family.

Xu Changshu and Lu Leiming were before her at this point.

It’s just too strange.

Before Mu Zhi could put the two and two together, the butler had approached her with a bright smile. He looked at everyone courteously and said to Master Lu, “Dinner is ready, should we start?”

“Wait a moment.”

Master Lu threw his gaze out the window and turned around to check the time, seemingly expecting someone else.

At this moment, a series of footsteps came from the yard, one significantly heavier than the other. Lu Yunxi’s voice followed it, “It is such a chore to pick up a kid from the kindergarten. You won’t believe how packed it was at the entrance.”

“Uncle, just admit that you took the wrong route!”

Mu Xiaomu’s little girl voice arose in response to Lu Yunxi’s remark.

Lu Yunxi immediately carried Mu Xiaomu off the ground and said light-heartedly, “Humph, won’t you show your uncle some courtesy? Put some respect on my name!”

“You’ve made several complaints on my driving skills over the journey. Keep in mind that if you weren’t an adorable little girl, I would’ve dumped you in the middle of the road!”

Mu Xiaomu sounded like she understood what Lu Yunxi was saying. Her voice turned sheepish, “Uncle, please don’t leave me on the road. There’re some snacks in my bag, and you can have them all.”

“Humph, it’s too late. Stop bribing me already. I will never pick you up from the kindergarten again.”

Carrying Mu Xiaomu in his arms, the pair was quibbling playfully into the house.

Master Lu finally let out an affectionate smile. He rose to his feet and announced gently, yet somehow authoritatively, “Great, we can have dinner now!”

“Everyone is here!”

Mu Zhi remained in a trance.

Dinner was exceptionally harmonious and comfortable. The jolliest person at the dining table was none other than Mu Xiaomu. She had never experienced the warmth from such a big family in her life. Master Lu seemed to have made special arrangements for her, ordering the kitchen to prepare a variety of food suitable for little children. The food were mouth-watering, appealing, and nutritious at the same time.

The second happiest was undoubtedly Master Lu. Any elderly person would yearn for family love, despite how carefree they were during the span of their lives.

The infectious beam on Master Lu had momentarily distracted Mu Zhi from wondering what made Lu Leiming and Xu Changshu return to the family and how she received forgiveness from master Lu.

Meanwhile, Lu Jinye was also wearing a placid smile.

The atmosphere in the house felt too perfect and harmonious. While Mu Zhi was glad of that, she could not ignore the worry she felt.

She was glad that things started to take a positive turn for her. Seeing how happy Master Lu was, she figured that logically, he would bless Lu Jinye and her relationship.

However, her concern stemmed from the subconscious belief that good things wouldn’t last.

After dinner, everyone did not appear to be in a rush to leave.

Lu Jinye took Mu Zhi for a stroll around the manor. The manor was spacious. Combined with the yard’s unique design and the moonlight’s silhouette, the place looked extraordinary.

They were wandering in the garden when the butler strode toward them. He told Lu Jinye that Master Lu asked for him, so Mu Zhi did not stop Lu Jinye from leaving. She stayed in the garden to indulge herself in the peaceful moonlight.

She headed to the swing not far away and sat on it casually.

Zhu Sha showed up next to her out of a sudden. Her footsteps were light, so Mu Zhi did not notice her approaching. Zhu Sha was standing behind her when Mu Zhi sensed her presence. “I’m envious of you.” Zhu Sha said, gazing at the distant moon. This content provided by N(o)velDrama].[Org.

Upon hearing Zhu Sha’s voice, Mu Zhi raised her head in surprise.

The swing could fit two people. Mu Zhi thought it was impolite to not invite Zhu Sha to sit with her. Simultaneously, it was inappropriate for Zhu Sha to take a seat since she was pregnant. Mu Zhi sprung up from the swing and said, “Miss Zhu Sha, you’re pregnant, let’s take a seat at the bench.”

Zhu Sha did not object to it. Both of them headed to the nearest bench and sat down. “I’m envious of you.” Zhu Sha broke the silence with a reiteration of her earlier remark. Mu Zhi struggled to think of a suitable response.

“Why are you envious of me? The grass is always greener on the other side. What you see on the surface might not necessarily be true.” Uttered Mu Zhi nonchalantly.

But Zhu Sha chuckled and asked her, “Do you know why we show up here in the first place? And why Lu Junnian’s father have reconciled with Master Lu out of the blue?”

Mu Zhi shook her head to gesture her ignorance honestly.

Meanwhile, Zhu Sha did not seem to be surprised by Mu Zhi’s response. She continued softly, “Because of you.”

That intrigued Mu Zhi.

“Why me?” She asked solemnly.

In this instance, Zhu Sha cast her gaze at the far distance. It took her a while before saying, “I suppose, knowing that you prefer a peaceful and harmonious family, Lu Jinye chose to let Lu Leiming get away and told him to seek forgiveness from Master Lu.”

Zhu Sha did not elaborate on Lu Jinye’s maneuvering, but it was enough to tell Mu Zhi that he had compromised in the business sense.

Hearing that from Zhu Sha, Mu Zhi was moved.

Zhu Sha then added, “Mu Zhi, do you have any idea why Lu Junnian chose to marry me?”

Mu Zhi figured it was for the child.

But directly pointing it out might have been too brutal for the unborn baby.

Thus, contrary to her belief, Mu Zhi answered, “I suppose it’s because he loves you.”

Her response brought a sardonic smile to Zhu Sha’s face. She looked at Mu Zhi miserably and said, “Apart from mistaking me for you that once when he was drunk, Lu Junnian had not laid a finger on me.”

Mu Zhi was stunned to silence.

She could not gather a proper response.

After a long while, she said, “I’m sorry.”

Tears started streaming down Zhu Sha’s cheeks after the apology.

She looked at Mu Zhi, rubbed the tears off the bottom of her eyes, then said, “Lu Junnian has been smoking and drinking ceaselessly. He doesn’t want to be a doctor anymore. He’s been putting all his efforts learning how to do business.”

“Do you have any idea what changed him?”

Zhu Sha’s voice started cracking at this point.