The heat of midsummer gradually subsided, and the days of the slight autumn breeze were beautiful. The engagement ceremony will be held tomorrow, and Mu Liang made an exception to give himself a day off.

The comfort of sleeping until she wakes up naturally in the morning has not enjoyed it for a long time. When she opened her eyes, there were already a few missed calls on her mobile phone, and she called them back one by one, and the last one was Qiao Di's phone.

"Honey, are you out shopping at noon?" Qiao Di warmly invited, and Mu Liang agreed with a smile. She washed up quickly, changed her clothes and drove out.

The two met on the commercial street in the city center, Qiao Di arrived first, Mu Liang pulled out a chair, sat under the open-air parasol, and asked with a smile: "How do you have time to be leisurely?" ”

Qiao Di took a sip of orange juice, shrugged his shoulders and said, "I resigned." ”

"Resign?" Mu Liang was surprised, "Why do you resign?" ”

"If you're not happy, quit." Qiao Di pursed his lips and complained with a stomach, "Liangliang, haven't you seen it, that Fu Zheng is as perverted as he is now, the company regulations are inhumane, and he has a gloomy face all day long, fortunately, we were classmates before, but I didn't give me any face all these years, what kind of person!" ”

Hearing Fu Zheng's words, Mu Liang's eyes darkened, and he didn't want to answer. Once she thought that this person just didn't like to laugh, was full of worries, and was helplessly born in a family like the Fu family. But after that incident a few years ago, she realized how terrible his face was hidden behind the mask!

"It's good now, after Fu Jinchen resigned, the chairman transferred him back to the headquarters, and the boss sent by the branch was even worse, so my aunt and grandmother simply resigned!" Qiao Di got angry when he said this, and his mouth crunched with ice cubes.

"And what are your plans?" Mu Liang asked her with concern.

Qiao Di stretched comfortably and said with a smile: "Oh, I have been sleeping until I wake up naturally every day recently, I eat when I wake up, and I sleep after eating. ”

"Are you a pig?" Mu Liang is very faceless.

Qiao Di was not angry, and smiled innocently: "It's good to be a pig, you don't have to worry about life, just eat and sleep every day." ”

Stretching out his hand and tapping on her forehead, Mu Liang said helplessly: "Jiao Didi, are you a little pursuing?" ”

"I've always been like this." Qiao Di disagreed, "Anyway, I'm alone, I'm full, and the whole family is not hungry." ”

Mu Liang's eyes flashed, and he asked her, "Is your relationship with your father not good?" ”

"Okay, why not?" Qiao Di's red lips pursed lightly, and the look in his eyes was gloomy, "He gives me a fixed sum of money every month, but he doesn't have time to have a meal with me, people have time to accompany their wives and sons, how can they have time to take care of my daughter?!" ”

After a pause, Qiao Di raised his face slightly, and said with a smile: "Anyway, he just gives me money, and I don't care about anything else." ”

Really don't care?

Mu Liang saw the loss in her eyes, and the tips of her heart trembled. She lightly held Qiao Di's hand and said softly: "Jiao Didi, you should have a family and find a man who loves you and spoils you." ”

"Is there a man like that?" Qiao Di suddenly asked with a smile.

"Yes." Mu Liang replied in the affirmative.

Looking at his friend in front of him, Qiao Di's heart moved slightly, and said, "Liangliang, why is your life better than mine?" Why are the men around you the best? ”

"Uh......" Mu Liang looked embarrassed.

The last time I heard Qiao Di talk about her and Qian Xiang, Mu was deeply touched by his conscience, "Jiao Didi, if you and Qian Xiang have no results, do you want to spend your whole life with him like this?" ”

Mu Liang's words made Qiao Di's face pale and speechless.

There are some words that Mu Liang can only point to, although Qiao Di has not said it, but Mu Liang can feel it to some extent. After all, they have been together for so many years, how can they have no feelings?!

It's a pity that if Qiao Di is still waiting for an injury in the end, then Mu Liang would like her to turn around in pain now!

Talking about these unhappy things affects the mood. Qiao Di drank a drink and took Mu Liang to go shopping. It was rare for them to come out once, and Qiao Di was extremely excited.

Qiao Di went to the children's clothing department first, and bought Mu Guoguo two sets of the latest autumn clothes this year. Mu Liang couldn't stop it, so he had to accept it happily.

"Honey, are you ready for your engagement?" Qiao Di pulled Mu Liang to shop for women's clothes again, and asked as she walked, "Hey, I really envy you, Sheng Mingzhan is handsome and gentle." ”

The corner of Mu Liang's mouth pulled up a smile, "There's nothing to prepare, we don't want to be too extravagant, as long as there is a simple ceremony." ”

"And when are you going to get married?" Qiao Di always does not forget to give full play to her gossip potential.

Mu Liang's eyes moved, and his expression fluctuated slightly, "Jiao Didi, you are really gossipy." ”

Qiao Di snorted lightly, her eyes glowing with regret, "My dear, it's a pity, I can't be your bridesmaid this time!" ”

Hearing this, Mu Liang's face immediately changed.

Realizing that he had said the wrong thing, Qiao Di immediately covered his mouth, hurriedly changed the topic, and said, "Hahaha, there is a new Korean barbecue over there, let's eat." ”

Mu Liang was pulled away by her, and his expression slowly returned to normal.

If you eat it with Qiao Di for lunch, there will always be only one word, support! Qiao Di's barbecue skills are very good, Mu Liang eats well, but he still can't stop chopsticks.

"Hmm!"

The last piece of pork belly with sauce was wrapped in lettuce and stuffed into his mouth, that wonderful taste, Mu Liang closed his eyes in enjoyment, "It's delicious, it's so delicious." ”

Although the barbecue is tempting, many skinny girls won't touch it. There are very few girls like Mu Liang and Qiao Di, in order to eat, they don't care about their figures.

"I'm full, too." Qiao Di put down his chopsticks and rubbed his bulging belly.

I haven't eaten so happily for a long time, since I came back to Minghai City, Mu Liang is very busy with work, and he doesn't have much time to see Qiao Di. Now Qiao Di has resigned, but it allows them to have more time to meet.

The mobile phone in the bag rang suddenly, and Qiao Di answered the call and had to leave early. Her father urgently ordered her to go home, but Mu Liang didn't ask in detail, only told her to drive carefully.

After eating too much for lunch, Mu Liang carried his bag alone and walked around the mall. The things for the engagement, Sheng Mingzhan is basically ready, and Mu Liang doesn't need to worry about it.

Mu Liang walked to the second floor, and there was a counter in front of her that caught her eye.

"Hello Miss," the shopping guide standing behind the counter smiled lightly, "This is the latest Triangel, also known as Fate Angel in Chinese." ”

Mu Liang stood in front of the transparent counter, staring down at the delicate porcelain dolls inside, with a gentle smile on the corner of his mouth. She blinked her eyes and searched for a long time, frowned and asked, "Is there a doll that wears a pink European court dress and a small hat with three sharp horns on its head?" ”

The shopping guide thought for a moment and said with a smile: "Oh, the one you said was a limited edition from a few years ago, and it is no longer available." ”

After a pause, the shopping guide opened the drawer, took out the doll placed inside, and spread it out on the counter to introduce her, "This is the main model of this year, and it is said that if you buy a fate angel and place it at the head of the bed, you can protect your love." ”

Mu Liang pursed his lips, stared at the doll held by the shopping guide, and hesitated for a long time to buy it. Soon, she left with her things and returned to Yucheng.

Because the engagement ceremony was to be held in Minghai City, Mu Zhannian and his wife didn't want to attend. In that kind of scene, the people present are all business celebrities, and their rural couple is always unable to face such an occasion.

"Mom and Dad, Ming Zhan said that we will come back with Guoguo on the weekend, and the whole family will have a meal together." Mu Liang watched his mother prepare things for her in a big bag and a small bag, and his eyes were extremely gentle.

"Okay." Mu Zhannian is very much in favor of this.

"Mom, don't pretend so much, I can't finish it." Mu Liang got up and stopped, otherwise he didn't know how much Lu Dao's mother would have to pretend.

Cai Yongfen packed up her things and didn't leave her longer, "It's not early, you go back early." ”

Mu Zhannian's legs were not very good, and Mu Liang did not let his father out of the house. Cai Yongfen put the things for her daughter into the car, took her hand, and said in a deep voice: "Ming Zhan has been very good to you, Guoguo, and our family all these years. Mom and Dad couldn't find anything wrong, but ...... After all, Guoguo was not his own. ”

Mu Liang can understand his mother's words, but some things can't be changed.

"Mom!" Mu Liang stretched out his hand to wrap his arms around Cai Yongfen's shoulders and said, "Ming Zhan said that when his mother comes over from the United States, the two of us will meet together." ”

Cai Yongfen's eyes moved, and he agreed, "Mom listens to you." ”

Watching her daughter drive the car away, Cai Yongfen let out a long sigh before turning around and entering the house.

Driving home, it was already past nine o'clock. Mu Liang didn't dare to call his son, thinking that he was already asleep. She went to the bathroom to take a shower, and when she came out, Sheng Mingzhan's phone happened to ring.

"What are you doing?" The man's voice came through the microphone.

Mu Liang pursed his lips and smiled, and said, "Ready to rest, what about you?" ”

"Me too." Sheng Mingzhan held his mobile phone, raised his watch and glanced at it, and said softly: "There are still twenty hours, and you will be my fiancée." ”

Hearing his low laughter, Mu Liang didn't know what to say, and his face was slightly red. After a while, Sheng Mingzhan took the initiative to hang up the phone and let her rest.

After taking a bath, the fatigue of the body was relieved, and Mu Liang became energetic. She lifted the quilt and went to the ground, opened her purse and took out the Angel of Fate that she bought in the mall today.

Placing the doll in the palm of his hand, the curvature of the corners of Mu Liang's mouth rose. The delicate face of white porcelain, the small freckles that are faintly visible, and the smile at the corner of the doll's mouth suddenly warm people's hearts.

"Hmm!"

Mu Liang turned over and lay on the bed, his dark eyes fell on the cheeks of the Angel of Fate, and the expression in his eyes sank. Suddenly, she reached out to put the doll on the head of the bed and reached out to turn off the lamp.

The moonlight outside the window and the starry black sky indicate that tomorrow must be a sunny day. Mu Liang's face was facing outward, looking at the quiet night in the distance, his mind seemed to be blank, and he didn't know what Lu Dao was thinking.

The bustle of the city center will always have a moment of tranquility after nightfall. Fu Jinchen, dressed in a black nightgown, stood in front of the railing of the balcony and smoked. The red sparks of his slender fingertips gradually swallowed the whole smoke.

Smack-

The burning stinging hurt his skin, and Fu Jinchen reacted and flicked the cigarette butt away. He pursed his lips and turned around, walked to the children's room, pushed open the door and walked in.

The son had already fallen asleep, Fu Jinchen squatted in front of the small bed, looking at the child's sleeping face, and the expression in his eyes became cold little by little.

If the only weapon left in his hand, was there any other choice?

At night, a black car drove into the quiet neighborhood of South Road. Zhuang Haiyang turned off the car and walked upstairs with his briefcase. Approaching the door of the house, he deliberately took a light step to enter the door.

There was a faint sound of talking in the living room, Zhuang Haiyang changed his slippers, frowned and walked inside. Liu Mei was talking on the phone in a nightdress, and when she saw her husband coming back, she immediately put down the phone.

"Ocean, you're back." Putting down the briefcase in his hand, Zhuang Haiyang's face was slightly unhappy, "I'm still on the phone so late, is the baby asleep?" ”

"Sleep." Liu Mei walked over in slippers and explained with a gentle expression, "It's Aiyu, we haven't seen each other for a long time, so let's talk a little more." ”

"Have you eaten?"

"I've eaten it."

Zhuang Haiyang took off his coat and walked into the bathroom to take a shower. Seeing that he was not very happy, Liu Mei turned around and walked into the kitchen to help him make tea.

After a short time, Zhuang Haiyang took a bath and came out of the shower and went straight to the children's room.

On the pink princess bed, there is a small figure. Zhuang Haiyang sat lightly on the edge of the bed, watching his daughter's expression gradually soften, he couldn't help but bow his head and kissed his daughter on the cheek.

"Daddy!"

The little princess did not fall asleep, and when she saw her father coming back, she gave him a warm hug. Zhuang Haiyang smiled dotingly, and reached out to hold her into his arms, "Baby, why don't you sleep yet?" ”

"The baby is waiting for Daddy." The child's big watery eyes were open, and Zhuang Haiyang's heart was unconsciously soft.

"Baby!"

Liu Mei heard the sound of talking, pushed the door in with a calm face, and pretended to be very angry, "You actually lied to your mother, do you want to be punished?" ”

"Woo!"

The little princess hurriedly threw herself into her father's arms and said coquettishly: "Dad, the baby is wrong, don't punish the baby." ”

Zhuang Haiyang stretched out his hand to hug his daughter, and the smile on the corner of his mouth was gentle.

"Haha-"

Liu Mei hugged her daughter over, stretched out her hand to tickle her, and the mother and daughter made a mess. The little princess Da Lu was lying in her mother's arms with a smile, and her innocent laughter was crisp.

Whenever he sees his daughter with such a bright smile, Zhuang Haiyang will feel that the beating in his heart is real.

"Alright, baby's going to sleep." Liu Mei hugged her daughter into the quilt, and coaxed her with gentle eyes: "Good baby, is it okay for mom to coax you to sleep?" ”

"Hmm." The little princess nodded obediently.

Zhuang Haiyang bowed his head and kissed his daughter's face, got up and walked to the study. Liu Mei patted her daughter's shoulder while seeing his distracted face, her red lips pursed lightly.

Buckle –

Liu Mei came in with ginseng tea and put it in front of the table, "You don't rest so late?" ”

"Is the baby asleep?" Zhuang Haiyang raised his head.

"Sleep."

"There is still a document that I haven't finished reading," Zhuang Haiyang rubbed his brows and said, "You go to sleep first." ”

Glancing at the things on the table, Liu Mei basically couldn't understand it. She smiled slightly, didn't say anything, just told him: "You just took office recently, and you should pay attention to your body when you are busy." ”

"I know it." Zhuang Haiyang answered.

Liu Mei lowered her head and kissed him on the cheek, "Go to bed early." ”

Zhuang Haiyang smiled, seeing her open the door and go out.

The light in front of the desk was on, Zhuang Haiyang held his chin with one hand, and it was a long time before he lifted the document on the table. Pressed underneath the document is a financial magazine, and the front page of the magazine suddenly published the news that President Sheng is about to get engaged.

In the black swivel chair, Zhuang Haiyang raised his hand, his palm caressing Mu Liangran's smiling face in the magazine, his eyes dark. It turns out that there are really many things in this world that you can't forget for a lifetime.

No matter how time has passed over the years, Zhuang Haiyang always remembers what he said on the day he gave up Mu Liang. He said: Liangliang, give up on you, I will regret it for the rest of my life!

Closing the dazzling magazine, Zhuang Haiyang reached out and turned off the lamp. In the dark night, he fixed on the twinkling stars in the distance, and couldn't help but smile bitterly.

He knew that what he had said had come true.

The next morning, Liu Mei got up at half past six on time, she prepared breakfast first, and then called her husband to get up. Then she woke up her daughter, washed and cleaned her, and changed into beautiful clothes.

A family of three, going out at seven o'clock on time. Liu Mei took her daughter's hand and said with a smile: "Baby, see you again with Dad, we are going to kindergarten." ”

Since giving birth to her daughter, Liu Mei has given up her job and is taking care of her children at home full-time.

"Good baby, listen to your mother." Zhuang Haiyang picked up his daughter and kissed her pink little face, and his tone was gentle.

"Drive carefully."

After carrying his daughter into the car and settling down, Zhuang Haiyang stood on the side of the road, staring at his wife's car and driving away, before he turned around and sat in the car and rushed to work.

There was a meeting in the morning, and after the meeting, the secretary brought in a stack of materials to be reviewed, "Deputy Bureau Zhuang, these are the materials applied for in the second half of the year, and the largest project is the second phase of the modern park." ”

"Modern campus?" Zhuang Haiyang's sword eyebrows were frivolous.

The secretary nodded and explained, "It's the previous Fu project. ”

Fu's?

Zhuang Haiyang's dark eyes sank, he reached out and took the top folder, and pursed his thin lips, "You go and do something." ”

The secretary turned to leave, Zhuang Haiyang saw the application materials from beginning to end, and the expression on his handsome face was unconsciously tense.

At seven o'clock in the evening of the 13th, in a high-end club in the city center, the engagement of President Sheng will be held here. According to Mu Liang's requirements, Sheng Mingzhan kept the scene simple and the personnel simple, basically a small banquet, without any luxury.

proposed in public that day, after Mu Liang agreed, he did not promise to get married immediately. Sheng Mingzhan could only hold the engagement ceremony first, maybe he was too anxious, so he put things off one step later.

Today's engagement ceremony, although simple, is also carefully prepared by Sheng Mingzhan. The guests he invited were basically celebrities in the business world and prominent figures.

Whether intentionally or unintentionally, Sheng Mingzhan specially invited the high-level of the Song family to attend, and Song Qinghua came as promised, but what Sheng Mingzhan didn't expect was that Song Aiyu also appeared.

"Mr. Sheng, congratulations." Song Aiyu was wearing a trailing long skirt, holding Song Qinghua's arm with a shallow smile, and their mother and daughter were very close every time they appeared.

Sheng Mingzhan's face paused slightly, and there seemed to be displeasure between his eyebrows. But because of Song Qinghua's presence, he couldn't say anything.

Lin Qiang had already come over to help, and when she saw Song Qinghua appear, she immediately walked over quickly.

Although Qiao Di can't be a bridesmaid, she still comes to cheer her friends on.

"How are you going to be when you come home that day?" Mu Liang asked softly.

Qiao Di shook his head, his expression didn't look abnormal, "It's okay." ”

Soon someone came in to inform that the outside was ready. Mu Liang stood up, looking slightly nervous.

"Don't be nervous." Qiao Di gave a thumbs up and said, "My dear, you are beautiful." ”

Mu Liang smiled lowly, turned around and walked out. She had just opened the door and stepped out when she heard a commotion outside the door.

Glancing suspiciously, Mu Liang swept a figure and immediately raised his feet and rushed over, "Xiao Yi." ”

"Sister!"

Mu Yi was wearing a black suit, and his dress today was obviously much more formal. He let go of the female companion beside him, hugged Mu Liang instead, and said with a smile: "Congratulations." ”

"Thank you." Mu Liang pursed his lips.

Outside the clubhouse, there are long rows of flower baskets that stretch out to both sides of the road. Mu Liang was stunned, frowned, and said, "This is too extravagant." ”

"How so?" Mu Yi stretched out his hand to wrap his hand around Mu Liang's shoulders and chuckled, "Today is my sister's good day, of course our mother's family has to support the scene." ”

Mu Liang moved his mouth, not knowing what to say.

"Xiao Yi is here."

Someone approached on his side, Mu Yi raised his head and said with a smile: "Brother Ming Zhan, congratulations." ”

"Thank you." Sheng Mingzhan glanced at the flower array, and couldn't help but quip, "Are you giving me a warning silently, for fear that I will bully your sister?" ”

"Tsk!"

Mu Yijian frowned lightly and said, "You still know my mind." ”

Mu Liang's eyebrows frowned slightly, Sheng Mingzhan patted Mu Yi's shoulder, took Mu Liang's hand, and said in a deep voice: "Come in quickly, it's time." ”

The corridor was covered with a red carpet, and Mu Yi waved his hand, not letting the people behind him follow. With one hand in his pocket, he walked in alone.

The moment she turned sideways, Song Aiyu suddenly raised her head and saw Mu Yi walking past her expressionlessly. Somewhere in the bottom of my heart, there was a throbbing pain for a moment.

At seven o'clock, the engagement ceremony began on time.

Mu Liang was wearing a long white dress, which was simple but elegant. Her long jet-black hair hung down at her waist, and the tips were slightly curled with just the right amount of curl.

Sheng Mingzhan took Mu Liang's hand and appeared, and the audience immediately burst into warm applause. He clasped Mu Liang's hand and stood in front of the microphone to express his gratitude to the guests who came to congratulate him.

Facing everyone's eyes, Mu Liang still felt nervous, she hung her head slightly, until her palm was warm, and Sheng Mingzhan took her hand again.

In the line of sight when he looked up, the expression in Sheng Mingzhan's eyes was extremely gentle. He held the shiny ring lightly in his fingertips, solemnly held her hand, and slowly put it between her fingers.

A cold slid by, and Mu Liang's raised fingers suddenly had a touch of shining.

Sheng Mingzhan took a step forward, lowered his head in front of Mu Liang's forehead, and printed a light kiss.

Whoa, whoa, whoa—

The crowd rang out with a chorus of blessings.

Song Qinghua wore a silver evening dress with a graceful demeanor. She looked at Mu Liang who was standing not far away, her dark eyes slowly rippled, and the corners of her lips pursed slightly.

The five fingers holding the wine glass tightened fiercely, and the smile on the corner of Song Aiyu's mouth was very stiff. First Fu Jinchen, then Sheng Mingzhan, the resentment in Song Aiyu's heart burned, why is Mu Liang's life so good? !

In the corner of the banquet hall, Fu Jinchen wore a well-fitting black suit, raised his head and drained the red wine in the glass.

After the ceremony, Mu Yi left first. He just came to see his sister's engagement ceremony, and he didn't have a common topic with those so-called celebrities. Seeing Mu Yi away, Mu Liang walked back with his skirt.

As soon as he turned around, Mu Liang heard someone behind him speak, "Congratulations." ”

Mu Liang turned his head in surprise, the corners of Fu Jinchen's mouth were slightly raised, and he stood behind her with a calm expression.

She took a step back guardedly, only to see the man opposite purse his lips and smile, pinching the car keys and leaving.

The black Land Rover disappeared quickly, and the doubts in Mu Liang's heart never dissipated. Among the guests they invited, there was no Fu Jinchen, she didn't know how he came in, but she always felt that his smile was too weird.

Two days later, Mu Liang came to the kindergarten to pick up his son as scheduled. When she hadn't seen Mu Guoguo, she finally understood why Fu Jinchen's smile that night was so sure?!