Chapter 973: Chapter 973: The Marriage Is Set, Must Marry 2 Updates (2)

In this world of the elite, every family has its own difficult scriptures to chant.

After all, it’s Chairman Wu’s private affair, and Jian Ran doesn’t feel it’s her place to ask more.

“Hmm… What a coincidence… I’ve also enrolled in the first year of graduate school in Yuncheng University, and I’m waiting for the official start of the school term after the New Year holiday.”

“Mhm.”

Mu Wan squeezes a faint smile at the corner of her mouth; she always seems at a loss when facing Jian Ran.

It’s somewhat… like the feeling of a Cinderella looking at the Princess.

Feeling inferior.

Jian Ran can tell that Mu Wan is slightly uncomfortable, secretly thinking that… her own attempts to strike a conversation are no match for the charm of a little lolita.

If her own little lolita were here… she’d probably have admired Mu Wan’s outstanding aura, the aloof beauty, and would have eagerly brought her into the group by now.

…

At the dinner table, aside from discussing official matters, the toasts are inevitable.

Chairman Wu has been intently observing Qin Mu opposite her, realising the man seemed oblivious to the arranged marriage, his expression no different when looking at her or Mu Wan.

In her heart, Chairman Wu can’t help but ponder and feel curious, but since the marriage arrangement is from her side and she is the woman’s family, it would be improper to bring it up directly.

She needs to find an opportunity to ask Old Master Qin about it.

The wedding date is set for the eighth day of the first lunar month.

Now that it’s already the twenty-eighth of the last lunar month, counting the days, there really isn’t much time left.

…

After dinner, Jian Ran, being pregnant, is ordered by both Qin Mu and Gu Mochen to rest well.

Jian Ran looks at how Qin Mu and Gu Mochen have at some point formed a united front; just the presence of one man is intimidating enough.

With both of them coming at her all at once, Jian Ran can’t cope and can only offer a forced smile.

“Hmm… alright, I’ll go to bed early when I get back.”

Today, after dining out with Gu Mochen, Old Master Qin immediately arranged for someone to pick up Tang Bao and bring her back to the Qin Family.

Tang Bao, because of Qin Jin, also has a particular fondness for visiting the Qin Family.

Although Gu Mochen also likes having his daughter around, considering Jian Ran’s pregnancy, especially the early stages, he prefers to avoid excessive strain on her.

Jian Ran, along with Gu Mochen, Chairman Wu, Mu Wan, and Qin Mu take their leave and depart immediately.

Qin Mu’s gaze lingers on the luxury car driven by Gu Mochen as it pulls away, only reluctantly drawing his eyes back.

“Chairman Wu, I’ll take my leave now.”

Qin Mu speaks succinctly and decisively, a stark difference from the playful and nonchalant man he appeared to be in front of Jian Ran.

Even… his gaze only rests on Chairman Wu and doesn’t fall on Mu Wan for a second.

Mu Wan: “…”

Hearing Qin Mu’s voice makes Mu Wan’s heart tighten, nervousness bubbling within her like a deer in panic, unable to control her facial expressions.

Despite the fact that this man’s gaze never falls on her.

“Young Master Qin, no need to see me out… My daughter has been quite offensive today.”

“It’s fine…”

Pausing for a moment, Qin Mu narrows his dark eyes, a mischievous smile playing at the corner of his mouth.

“What I meant was… it’s good that Jian Ran is fine, otherwise… Mu Wan, you might not be so lucky.”

Mu Wan had just let out a sigh of relief at Qin Mu’s words ‘it’s fine’, but the next second, the dark tone of his words felt as if she was suddenly being cast into hell.

Mu Wan’s face turns pale as paper, utterly devoid of colour.

His… words are like sharp blades piercing deeply into her heart.

Clenching her small hands into fists, Mu Wan has been keeping her head down, and finally she lifts her eyes to look at the man before her.

Even in the night, Mu Wan’s pale cheeks are clean and clear as jade under the moonlight, casting a seductive glow, her beautiful eyes clear as spring water on a high mountain, her fine and curled eyelashes casting faint shadows on her tender cheeks as they flutter gently, like dewdrops on the wings of butterflies in the rain.