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From the initial brainstorming session to the repeated revisions of the plan, and now with the website about to launch, every step has been filled with hard work and dedication.

Just as Chen Chen was lost in thought, Lin Muxi woke up again.

This time, she was fully awake. She sat up straight, stretched, and looked at her coat, feeling a warm glow in her heart.

She looked at Chen Chen and found him staring blankly out the window. She smiled slightly, then asked softly:

"Senior, what are you thinking about?"

Chen Chen snapped out of his daze, turned to look at Lin Muxi, and said with a smile:
"I've been thinking about all the hard work we've put in over this period, and our team. Really, everyone has had such a tough time."

Lin Muxi nodded in deep agreement:
"Yes, but I think it's all worth it. Seeing how we've come this far, I believe things will only get better from here on out."

Chen Chen looked at the light shining in Lin Muxi's eyes, a light full of hope for the future, and he couldn't help but be infected by this emotion:

"Yes, we definitely will. As long as we maintain this enthusiasm and perseverance, there is nothing we cannot do."

The two smiled at each other. Although the night outside the window was deep, their hearts were filled with longing and anticipation for the future. This belief was like a beacon, illuminating their path forward.

After a short while, Chen Chen broke the silence in the studio and slowly said:
"It's getting late, let's go back."

Lin Muxi nodded slightly and replied softly, "Okay."

Afterwards, the two of them tacitly inspected the studio carefully.

They checked each room one by one, carefully confirming that every appliance that should be turned off had been disconnected, before locking the studio door with peace of mind and walking outside side by side.

When they returned to their front door, bright lights shone through the windows, illuminating the house.

Chen Chen frowned slightly, a hint of doubt appearing on his face, and muttered to himself:

"Hmm? It's so late already, why hasn't Aunt Wang gone home yet?"

Lin Muxi was also a little puzzled and said, "Normally, Wang Ma would have left long ago at this time. Is there something special about today?"

The two opened the door to their home, filled with doubt.

The door slowly opened, revealing the scene inside.

Wang Ma was standing quietly by the sofa in the living room, looking slightly reserved.

On the sofa sat a noblewoman.

The lady was dressed in an exquisite suit, exuding elegance and grace.

In her arms, she held a small baby steadily. The baby was sleeping peacefully, its rosy face glowing softly under the light.

Upon seeing this, Chen Chen and Lin Muxi both stopped in their tracks and froze in shock.

Lin Muxi felt as if a pebble had been thrown into her heart, causing ripples of doubt to spread.

How did Guo Xiwen end up at her house?

Although Lin Muyu's presence has reduced Lin Muxi's strong aversion to Guo Xiwen, she no longer feels the same way she used to.

However, seeing her arrive uninvited in her and Chen Chen's shared home, Lin Muxi couldn't help but feel a slight displeasure.

After a moment of astonishment, Chen Chen was the first to recover. He took a small step forward, a polite yet undeniably puzzled smile on his face, and asked:
"Aunt Guo, what brings you here all of a sudden, and with a child too?"

At this moment, Guo Xiwen saw Lin Muxi and Chen Chen finally step into the house, so she slowly stood up while holding the child and said gently, "You're back."

Seeing Lin Muxi standing to the side without saying a word, Guo Xiwen gently patted the sleeping baby in her arms, her expression tender, and slowly said:

"Auntie, it's really presumptuous of you to come uninvited this time, and I'm afraid it will cause you trouble."

"Well, I heard from Lao Lin that you've been busy starting your business lately, so busy that you haven't even had time to go home. I was thinking of coming to see you."

As she spoke, she turned her head slightly and gestured for Wang Ma to take the things out.

Wang Ma quickly turned around, picked up several exquisite gift boxes from the corner, and carefully placed them on the coffee table next to her.

Guo Xiwen smiled gently, her gaze softening as she looked at Chen Chen and Lin Muxi, and then slowly said:

"These were all specially asked by Lao Lin for me to bring. I don't know what you need right now, it's just a small token of my appreciation."

Chen Chen nodded slightly in polite response, then stepped forward.

His gaze shifted from the gift box on the coffee table to the sleeping baby in Guo Xiwen's arms. His eyes showed concern as he said softly, "Aunt Guo, you're too kind. Is Mu Yu asleep?"

"Eh, yes."

Guo Xiwen gently patted the child in her arms, her face full of love.
"Mu Yu was so happy to know we were coming to my sister's place. But we waited for quite a while after we arrived. She's so young, and this is the time she should be sleeping."

Lin Muxi approached slightly, looking at the sleeping Mu Yu, and the corners of her mouth unconsciously turned up slightly.
Although she still harbored some resentment towards Guo Xiwen's arrival, her feelings eased considerably when she faced the innocent Mu Yu.

Guo Xiwen looked up at Lin Muxi and said with a smile, "Muyu is very well-behaved at my sister's house, she doesn't make a fuss at all."

Lin Muxi gazed quietly at Lin Muyu's peaceful sleeping face. After a moment, she looked up at Guo Xiwen, her tone calm yet carrying an undeniable air of authority:
"It's getting late, you should go back now."

Guo Xiwen sighed softly, her eyes filled with gentleness and expectation, and said softly:

“Miss, your father has been thinking about you a lot. If you and Xiao Chen have time, why don’t you come home together for a meal and the whole family get together?”

After speaking, she slowly lowered her head, her gaze gently falling on Lin Muyu's small face in her arms, and continued:

"Look, Mu Yu misses you a lot too."

Lin Muxi slightly turned her eyes away, avoiding Guo Xiwen's eager gaze, and coldly replied:

"We'll see. I've been really busy lately, and I'm not sure when I'll have time."

Her voice remained calm, but her slightly clenched fingers betrayed a hint of unease within her.

Chen Chen noticed the subtle change in Lin Muxi's emotions and stepped forward to smooth things over:

"Aunt Guo, we appreciate your kind gesture. Once we're done with our busy schedules, we'll definitely find time to visit Uncle. You must be tired from taking the kids out so late; you should go home and rest."

Guo Xiwen nodded gently and smiled helplessly, "Alright, then you two take care of yourselves. No matter how busy you are with work, you must take good care of yourselves." As she spoke, she hugged Lin Muyu tightly and slowly walked towards the door.

Wang Ma hurriedly followed behind, picking up the things placed on the coffee table.

As she reached the door, Guo Xiwen turned back to look at Lin Muxi and Chen Chen one last time, her eyes filled with longing and reluctance.

"Remember to come home when you have time."

Then, he slowly opened the door and disappeared into the night. (End of Chapter)