CHAPTER 1025: 298 I AM TRULY JEALOUS OF THAT MAN TO THE POINT OF MADNESS_2

Qin Mu also noticed Huanhuan’s demeanor, but her mood was completely different from Mu Yichen’s.

Feng Fanghua and the others couldn’t say much, so they simply remarked, "Huanhuan and Mr. Jian seem to get along really well."

"I was there when she was born; perhaps that’s why."

Jian Yan gently stroked Huanhuan’s hair with an indulgent touch. His voice was calm, yet it exuded a sense of pride.

Mu Yichen chuckled softly. Qin Mu glanced at him, and he raised his eyes to meet hers, looking a bit envious.

Qin Mu wanted to scold him, but then remembered how he had chided her last time for not telling him about Huanhuan sooner, so she timidly held back.

"Indeed, I’ve long wanted to thank Mr. Jian in person. My son and daughter-in-law are both quite stubborn, and if it weren’t for Mr. Jian’s help over the years, who knows what might have happened."

Feng Fanghua, rarely so tactful, sounded as if she were a refined lady who seldom stepped out of her home.

"There’s no need to thank me. Mu Yichen asked me back then to take Qin Mu as my apprentice. Since I agreed, taking care of her and Huanhuan naturally followed."

Jian Yan was even more polite, delivering a few simple words while firmly establishing his stance.

Qin Mu didn’t say a word, just felt the atmosphere wasn’t quite right.

Although AD didn’t understand anything, she sensed that what they were discussing was related to Qin Mu and the little girl in Jian Yan’s arms.

The girl was exceptionally beautiful, so much so that AD, who had prided herself on her looks all her life, felt a twinge of jealousy, especially seeing Huanhuan so greedily nestled in Jian Yan’s arms.

Feng Fanghua took a moment in her busy schedule to rush to the kitchen and ask the chef to add two special dishes from Rongcheng: "Today’s guest with Jian Yan has a picky taste, it’s time to showcase your culinary skills."

The chef uncle was delighted to hear this: "Oh? Then tonight, I’ll bring out my best skills, can’t let the foreigners underestimate our household."

Feng Fanghua couldn’t help but smile at his confidence, and the aunt beside him helping with the carrot slices grinned so wide her teeth showed.

Dinner seemed like a grand feast, although the table wasn’t filled, every dish was exquisite, remarkable in color, aroma, and flavor.

AD looked at the array of dishes and couldn’t help but exclaim, "Wow! Does your family hire professional chefs? It’s almost at AM’s level."

The chef listened from inside; since it was in English, he didn’t understand and asked the aunt beside him, "What did she say?"

"How would I know? I didn’t even graduate high school."

"I understand, I understand, she said your skills are almost on par with the head chef at our Chenshao Hotel."

Upon hearing this, the chef clasped his hands together lightly, his eyebrows almost shooting up in excitement.

The three of them whispered in the kitchen, occasionally glancing at the dining room and then going back to preparing desserts and fruit platters.

Meanwhile, the dining room was buzzing with lively conversation. Feng Fanghua felt a sense of a state banquet atmosphere, as she and AD both carried themselves magnificently outside and were now taking rare chances to flaunt their foreign language skills.

Mu Yichen and Qin Mu sat on one side, while Jian Yan and AD sat on the other. Mu Zihao sat at the head of the table, asking his son beside him, "Your mom is having the time of her life tonight."

Jian Yan smiled slightly, then lightly raised his glass to toast his father.

Sitting across from them, Jian Yan watched their father-son tacit understanding and also slightly lifted his cup, careful not to interrupt the two queens’ conversation.

Qin Mu quietly watched the three of them drinking. Later, Mu Yichen stood up to pour a drink for Jian Yan himself, not letting the staff help. So when Mu Yichen went for the third round, Qin Mu kicked him under the table.

Mu Yichen instinctively looked at her and said, "Hmm?"

He leaned in, lowering his head to her ear as if waiting for her to say something.

Qin Mu...

Jian Yan noticed and softly said, "It’s rare for everyone to be together; it’s okay to have a few more drinks."

Qin Mu...

Mu Yichen raised his head to look across, his brows furrowed slightly.

The implication was, his wife kicked him because of someone else?

Mu Yichen lowered his eyes again to look at Qin Mu, who just raised her hand, using her little finger to lightly scratch the side of her forehead.

"We’ll settle this once they’re gone!"

Mu Yichen whispered in her ear, making it seem particularly intimate to outsiders, as if the couple were sharing some amusing secrets.

AD even commented to Feng Fanghua, saying how affectionate the couple seemed. Feng Fanghua also replied tactfully, saying yes, they were always that lovey-dovey.