Chapter 115

Chapter 115

Respect for the deceased is paramount. Although Jiang Yiyan had never met Wen Mochuan's mother, since they were in Green City, it was only right to pay their respects at her grave first.

So, Jiang Yiyan insisted: "Let's go to the cemetery first."

Wen Mochuan replied: "Alright."

After a slight hesitation, he added: "I'll follow your lead."

Jiang Yiyan put down her phone and did not reply further.

Wen Mochuan understood the importance of knowing when to stop. Given how far they had come, he felt quite optimistic. Rushing things would not help; this time, he would pursue her properly.

The next morning, Meimei woke up just after seven. Jiang Yiyan, having slept too much during the day, found herself waking up easily at night. When Meimei moved slightly, she also woke up.

Feeling energetic, the mother and daughter finished their morning routine and went to Wen Mochuan's room next door.

Wen Mochuan never slept in, and when Jiang Yiyan and Meimei arrived, he had just finished his own morning routine.

It was eight o'clock, and the three of them headed to the hotel restaurant for breakfast together.

After breakfast, before leaving, Wen Mochuan informed the front desk, changing the two rooms booked for tonight into one.

He deliberately mentioned this in front of Jiang Yiyan, making it clear and open. He wanted her to know and consider it.

What if she still wasn't willing?

Wen Mochuan was not afraid to put effort into winning back his wife, but he feared forcing her into something she didn't want, which could worsen their relationship.

Jiang Yiyan heard him but pretended not to. Since she was willing to take the next step, there was no need to feign modesty.

Since she had promised Meimei the previous night, she intended to keep her word today.

Seeing that Jiang Yiyan seemed to accept it, Wen Mochuan felt pleased.

Green City was not large, and it took only about half an hour by taxi to reach the cemetery.

Though it had been a long time since he last visited, his mother's tombstone was still clean. Her grave was near his grandparents', indicating frequent visits. Likely, those who came to visit his grandparents also cleaned his mother's grave.

In his heart, Wen Mochuan silently told his mother that he had now married and had a child, and that his family was happy and harmonious. He assured her that he had grown up and could protect his wife and daughter, hoping she could rest in peace without worrying about him.

Though Jiang Yiyan did not say much, her attitude was very sincere.

Meimei even knelt down on her own and bowed three times before her grandmother's grave.

She remembered doing the same at her maternal grandmother's grave previously.

Leaving the cemetery, Wen Mochuan asked Jiang Yiyan what she thought, and with her agreement, the three of them bought fruits, milk, and several cases of wine and went to Uncle Jialiang's house.

The area south of Green City had undergone redevelopment, and Uncle Jialiang's old house had been demolished. They now lived in a newly renovated 120-square-meter apartment.

Auntie opened the door and, seeing her nephew, immediately called out: "Old man, look who's here." Then she welcomed the three inside with a smile.

The furniture was simple but the house was very tidy.

Soon, Auntie brought over sliced fruits.

Uncle Jialiang was already sitting on the sofa.

After serving tea, Auntie sat beside Uncle Jialiang.

She carefully observed Jiang Yiyan and complimented her: "Nannan is so beautiful."

Jiang Yiyan responded gracefully: "Thank you, Auntie, you're too kind."

Auntie continued: "Jialiang's girlfriend is also very pretty, the niece of some bureau chief here, and she's a teacher." Auntie boasted proudly.

Uncle Jialiang nudged her, signaling her not to talk about these things. But Auntie felt it was natural to share her joy in front of her nephew.

So, she glanced at Uncle Jialiang and continued: "We're going to have lunch at your brother's place today. Jialiang will bring his girlfriend along."

Knowing his wife wouldn't be comfortable, Wen Mochuan politely declined: "We're here to sightsee in Green City. We just visited my mother and grandparents this morning, completing our main task. We'll start our tour soon."

Auntie tried to insist, but Uncle Jialiang stopped her.

"Since you have your plans, I won't hold you back. Please come back often so we can gather more often," Uncle Jialiang said.

Wen Mochuan nodded: "I will."

By eleven, it was getting late, and Wen Mochuan stood up to leave.

"Uncle and Auntie, we'll be off now."

Uncle Jialiang said: "We're glad you came. Why bring all these things? Take them with you."

"These are gifts for you, Uncle. The milk and fruits are for you and Auntie, and the wine is for all the uncles and aunts," Wen Mochuan explained.

"This is too much trouble," Uncle Jialiang said.

But since it was his nephew's gesture, he accepted it.

"I'll keep them then," Uncle Jialiang said.

For lunch, they enjoyed local specialties outside, and in the evening, they explored the night market. By the time they returned, Meimei was fast asleep on her father's shoulder.

Since the three of them were staying together, they couldn't book a twin or double bed room, so they reserved a family room.

Together, they returned to the hotel, and Wen Mochuan gently placed Meimei on the small bed.

Jiang Yiyan saw this and hesitated, wanting to say something but not speaking up.

The weather was still hot, especially in the afternoon, making her sweat. Even though she was asleep now, she needed at least to wipe herself down with some water.

After putting Meimei down, Wen Mochuan went to the bathroom to get some warm water.

Seeing him busy with their daughter, Jiang Yiyan didn't want to bring up anything else, so she calmed down and focused on taking care of their daughter together with him.

Once Meimei fell into a deep sleep, even thunder wouldn't wake her. So despite all the fussing around, Meimei remained sound asleep.

It was already close to eleven at night, and both of them were exhausted.

After they finished taking care of their daughter, Wen Mochuan told Jiang Yiyan to go take a shower first.

Taking a shower also required effort, and Jiang Yiyan was too tired, so she shook her head. "I'll rest for a bit; you go shower first." So, Wen Mochuan went to the bathroom.

As Wen Mochuan went to the bathroom, Jiang Yiyan dragged her weary body to the sofa.

She sank deeply into the soft sofa, found a comfortable position, and listened to the sound of water from the bathroom... Soon, Jiang Yiyan fell asleep as well.

By the time Wen Mochuan came out, wrapped in a large bath towel, Jiang Yiyan had entered a sweet dreamland.

Wen Mochuan walked towards her while drying his hair with a towel.

At this moment, Jiang Yiyan was sleeping deeply, and she didn't even notice when Wen Mochuan approached her.

She was sitting under the air conditioner, feeling cool.

Although it was cool now, Wen Mochuan knew that later in the night, she would get cold once she settled down.

Moreover, sleeping there was uncomfortable and she could easily catch a chill.

So after thinking about it, Wen Mochuan leaned over and gently picked her up.

When she was lifted, Jiang Yiyan softly hummed. Wen Mochuan thought she was waking up, but she just found a more comfortable position and continued sleeping.

Looking at the person in his arms, Wen Mochuan felt an overwhelming sense of happiness.

He increasingly looked forward to the days ahead when the three of them would live together happily.

It would be warm, joyful, and fulfilling every day.

With this thought, Wen Mochuan moved even more gently. After placing her on the bed, he carefully covered her with a blanket.

Then, he got into bed himself and covered himself with his own blanket.

The king-sized bed was spacious enough that they didn't need to lie close together.

Wen Mochuan was a gentleman and wouldn't take advantage of someone. So before their relationship fully mended, he wouldn't do anything inappropriate.

Even though they were sharing a bed and a blanket, Wen Mochuan had no other thoughts.

Jiang Yiyan had been truly exhausted these past two days, and once she fell asleep, she didn't wake up until morning.

But it was still early. She groggily reached for her phone and saw it was only five o'clock.

She decided to continue sleeping.

But suddenly, something felt off!

How did she end up in bed? Yesterday, wasn't...

She remembered falling asleep due to exhaustion, not because she was drunk. So there was no memory loss involved.

If she thought about it carefully, she would immediately know what happened.

Wen Mochuan must have carried her to bed.

Wen Mochuan...

Jiang Yiyan cautiously turned her body. In the darkness, she sensed the man's calm breathing.

It was steady and peaceful.

It seemed he was sleeping deeply.

Jiang Yiyan was now wide awake but didn't want to disturb their sleep. So she carefully slipped out of the covers and sat on the sofa with her phone.

Around seven o'clock, both father and daughter woke up almost simultaneously.

Jiang Yiyan, who had been playing with her phone, heard the sounds and called out, "You're both awake?"

"Mommy!" In the darkness, Meimei heard her mother's voice and called out to her.

Just waking up and still drowsy, Meimei desperately needed a hug.

Jiang Yiyan walked over and sat on the edge of the bed, where her daughter immediately hugged her.

"Mommy," Meimei called again in her sweet, sleepy voice.

Then she suddenly remembered something and shouted, "Daddy!"

Wen Mochuan responded instantly, "Daddy's here," and walked over.

Meimei, being greedy, wanted to hug both her parents. In the end, Wen Mochuan and Jiang Yiyan had to squeeze close together so Meimei could hug both of them.

Their bodies pressed closely together, creating ripples of emotion within both of them.

But they kept silent, maintaining the unspoken understanding.

After a while, Jiang Yiyan got up and said, "It's almost seven o'clock; I'll go pull the curtains." She used this as an excuse to leave and end the awkwardness.

Outside, it was already very bright, but the blackout curtains blocked the light.

As soon as she pulled the curtains open, the entire room instantly brightened.

Meimei looked at her dad for a bit, then at her mom, and finally smiled happily.

It was rare for both parents to be by her side when she woke up.

Moreover, the atmosphere between them was so good; they weren't arguing.

Jiang Yiyan and Wen Mochuan were now calmly getting their daughter ready, neither of them mentioning last night's events.

After they finished getting Meimei ready and Wen Mochuan had finished washing up, Jiang Yiyan said, "Take Meimei downstairs for breakfast first; I'm going to take a shower."

Wen Mochuan nodded, "We'll eat and wait for you in the restaurant."

Jiang Yiyan agreed.

During the National Day holiday in Green City, they didn't have a specific goal. They just wanted to see the sea, enjoy some seafood, and experience the warmth of being a family of three.

On the evening of the sixth day, Jialiang organized a gathering and invited them to join the young people's party.

For this, Auntie prepared many fruits and snacks at home to entertain Meimei.

Meimei wasn't shy; as long as there were other children to play with, cartoons to watch, and her parents knew where she was and would pick her up on time, she was willing to follow the adults' arrangements.

So, Meimei stayed at Auntie's house, while Wen Mochuan and Jiang Yiyan went out to dinner with Jialiang and the others.

When young people dine together, the atmosphere is naturally different from when elders are present.

Here, Wen Mochuan was the eldest, and the rest were his nieces and nephews.

Initially, they dared not drink with Wen Mochuan, but after a few cups, their inhibitions faded.

They were all young, yet they could hold their liquor well.

Wen Mochuan rarely drank, sometimes only doing so during business meetings, and even then, hardly ever excessively.

No one dared to force him to drink.

But today, the atmosphere and his own mood led him to drink more than usual.

It wasn't entirely due to Jialiang and the others pushing him; he wanted to drink himself.

In the end, he got drunk.

Jialiang quickly said, "Uncle can't drink anymore; I'll take him back."

Jiang Yiyan replied, "You continue drinking; I'll take him back."

Jialiang felt a bit embarrassed and apologized quietly to Jiang Yiyan, "Auntie, sorry about today. We just wanted to invite you to play, but we ended up getting Uncle drunk."

Jiang Yiyan didn't blame them, thinking that Wen Mochuan must have been in a strange mood today, drinking so much.

"He wanted to drink; it's not your fault."

Although Jialiang didn't personally escort them, he helped get them to the restaurant entrance and arranged a taxi for them.

"Go back," Jiang Yiyan said as she got into the car, looking out the window at Jialiang, "Thank you for hosting us today."

Jialiang replied, "Auntie, don't mention it."

Jiang Yiyan waved at him and then drove off slowly.

Watching the car disappear from view, Jialiang prepared to return.

Suddenly remembering something, he immediately took out his phone and called his father.

Meimei was still waiting for her parents to pick her up. With Uncle drunk and Auntie busy taking care of him, they wouldn't have time.

But since they promised the child, they couldn't break their word. So, Jialiang decided to ask his father to drive her.

After discussing with his father, Jialiang messaged Jiang Yiyan, "Auntie, where exactly is your hotel? My father will take Meimei there."

Jiang Yiyan had been worrying about how to handle Meimei. She wanted to ask Jialiang for help but hesitated to do so.

She planned to take care of Wen Mochuan first and then take a taxi to pick up Meimei.

Unexpectedly, Jialiang thought ahead and arranged everything for her.

Grateful, Jiang Yiyan immediately replied, "Thank you so much."

Jialiang sent a smiling emoji in response.

This was the first time Jiang Yiyan saw Wen Mochuan so drunk. They had drunk together before, but never like this.

The last time they dined with Xie Mingfeng and Yun Lan, she was the one who got drunk. Today, it was her turn to take care of him.

Both sat in the back seat, and Wen Mochuan had fallen asleep from the alcohol. Without support, his head rested on Jiang Yiyan's shoulder.

Such physical contact was undeniably intimate.

Feeling the faint scent of alcohol mixed with his unique scent, Jiang Yiyan felt her face flush and her heart race.

At this point, the man beside her would likely be her lifelong partner.

If she had quickly accepted his confession and pursuit, they would have done many intimate things like other couples.

Thinking about those intimate moments, Jiang Yiyan's face grew even hotter.

But clearly, she couldn't think about that now; she needed to figure out how to get Wen Mochuan inside.

The driver pulled up at the hotel entrance, and Jiang Yiyan gently tapped him on the shoulder. "Wen Mochuan, wake up?"

Wen Mochuan hummed softly but didn’t wake up.

Jiang Yiyan looked towards the front seat, hoping the driver would help. But perhaps fearing trouble with a drunk passenger, the driver pretended not to understand her request.

In the end, Jiang Yiyan had no choice but to drag him out herself.

Fortunately, once they were in the hotel, someone from the staff came to assist.

Back in the hotel room, Jiang Yiyan still had to help him change out of his clothes and into pajamas for a more comfortable sleep.

She hesitated a bit while changing his clothes, but after some serious consideration, Jiang Yiyan decided to do it herself.

His clothes reeked of alcohol, and since they had just come back from dinner, not changing him was not an option.

Just as Jiang Yiyan had stripped off his shirt and pants, leaving him only in his thin underwear, Wen Mochuan suddenly opened his eyes.