Don't get married if you're reborn.

Chapter 438 Revisiting an Old haunt (5K)

Mu Qingyang's cute yet fierce appearance made Zeng Wenjie want to laugh.

Then, he reached out and gently patted the other person's head, saying softly, "If you get a fishbone stuck in your throat, you can't force it down. The safest way is to come to the hospital and have a doctor remove it for you. Fishbones are too small; they can easily puncture blood vessels or even travel into the brain, causing more serious problems..."

Mu Qingyang was stunned.

She nodded, then hugged Zeng Wenjie with a slightly aggrieved expression.

“I used to get fish bones stuck in my throat, and nobody cared about me. I just swallowed them down with my own rice,” Mu Qingyang said softly.

“If I say anything, I’ll just get yelled at.”

"I was called stupid."

Zeng Wenjie said, "It's kind of silly, but also kind of cute. Hmm, next time you eat fish, eat slower! Speaking of which, everyone praises you as a fairy descended from heaven, but how can a fairy look like a starving ghost?"

Mu Qingyang said unhappily, "I know! Next time I'll treat you to vinegar fish, then you can eat it in small bites."

Zeng Wenjie looked at her with disdain. She had really gone astray now, and she even tried to trick him into eating the fish that had died the most unjustly in the world!
"Let's go soak in the hot springs!" Mu Qingyang suddenly became cheerful again, spinning around in place.

"Let's go." Zeng Wenjie waved his hand and pulled her along.

This time he bought his swimsuit and swim trunks from a different stall. He learned his lesson and didn't dare to be too flashy, lest he buy a red one that would fade.

Mu Qingyang originally wanted to choose something more conservative, but Zeng Wenjie simply stuffed the bikini into her arms, not giving her a chance to pick and choose.

Going to a hot spring without wearing a bikini is practically a wasted trip!

Moreover, returning to the same place has made our relationship even closer than last time, as if we can enjoy even more benefits?
After arriving at the resort, Zeng Wenjie was able to openly book only one room this time, and he no longer had to be annoyed by the inconsiderate staff. That was great.

It was already dark, and there weren't many people inside.

Mu Qingyang changed into a white bikini and came out of the changing room wrapped in a bath towel. Her long, pale legs made Zeng Wenjie drool a little, and he couldn't help but recall his experience of being Mu Qingyang's lapdog at the foot massage parlor last time.

The weather in April isn't so cold anymore, so it's still a great time to soak in hot springs.

Zeng Wenjie chose a secluded hot spring pool and took Mu Qingyang there.

He wondered for no reason if Durant and Scarlett would drink every last drop of water in a hot spring together.

"What did you say to me while I was asleep during the last hot spring? Dare to say it again!" Zeng Wenjie asked.

"I won't dare again." Mu Qingyang cowered in the corner.

Zeng Wenjie sneered, "Coward."

Mu Qingyang said softly, "You're such a coward!"

While soaking in the hot spring, Zeng Wenjie's phone, which was placed by the pool, rang. He glanced at the caller ID and answered it reluctantly.

The call was from Ye Yixuan, so I really had to answer it.

"Sister Xuan?" Zeng Wenjie greeted her with a smile.

"Hmm... I heard you've been raising funds recently, have you secured any?" Ye Yixuan asked.

“Penguin CEO Ma is preparing to invest in me, and several other investors are also in talks with me,” Zeng Wenjie said.

Upon hearing this, Ye Yixuan let out a muffled groan and said, "No wonder Ye Qiansheng has been calling me so often lately to brag. He's just itching to embarrass me."

Zeng Wenjie said, "Well, there's nothing we can do about it. Who told you, Sister Xuan, to be so rash back then, thinking that selling snacks had no future?"

Ye Yixuan said, "I've read through all the plans you sent me for 'Village Super.' But, shouldn't we use variety shows for promotion like 'Village BA'?"

Zeng Wenjie smiled and said, "Sister Xuan, 'Village BA' has already become a hit, so 'Village Super League' can just follow suit. There's no need to go through all this trouble. Besides, the number of football viewers is much larger than that of basketball. With 'Village BA' as a shining example, a little reporting will naturally attract the attention and follow-up of major media outlets."

Ye Yixuan laughed after hearing this, "That makes sense! Were you in Fengzhou for Qingming Festival?"

Zeng Wenjie said, "I'm going back to my hometown to visit relatives."

Ye Yixuan said, "That's such a pity. I was planning to come back tomorrow to visit my relatives, and I was thinking of meeting you and having a detailed chat."

Zeng Wenjie said, "It is indeed a bit of a pity."

Ye Yixuan said, "Okay, let's leave it at that then. Let's find another opportunity to meet again later."

After Zeng Wenjie hung up the phone, he had just finished admiring Mu Qingyang's dog-paddle when he was disturbed by the phone call again.

This time it was He Jianguo calling to discuss the new variety show that would take over from "The Voice of China".

The next variety show is called "The Masked Singer," which is very interesting. It has generated a lot of anticipation and discussion since the singers first appeared.

Of course, the naming rights still belong to Zeng Wenjie, and Marleneia remains the exclusive title sponsor.

Now Zhuang Aimin has no rivals, and Zeng Wenjie's status has also risen, so no one dares to trip him up in this area anymore.

After another ten minutes or so of conversation, the call ended.

"So busy!" Mu Qingyang couldn't help but sigh.

"A little," Zeng Wenjie said apologetically.

"It's okay, I'm happy to see you busy." Mu Qingyang swam to his side and said with a smile.

Zeng Wenjie reached out and grabbed her, laughing strangely, "Hehehe, I've caught a mermaid. Let me test her feel and taste!"

Mu Qingyang seems to have also come to understand some of the things a girlfriend should do.

She looked around nervously, and only felt slightly relieved after finding no one was around.

Then, a strange thought popped into my head: "Why does Zeng Wenjie always seem so aloof?"

Men and women are different.

Men are mostly used to thinking about their brothers, fearing that their brothers will not have enough to eat.

The woman, on the other hand, values ​​the feeling of being together more, especially those who haven't experienced much in life. They often feel that just being together is enough.

After soaking in a hot spring, the skin feels smooth and supple, making the experience even more enjoyable.

But since it was a public place, I didn't dare go too far. I'll wait until after I've soaked in the hot springs and go back to my room to experience the more outrageous things.

Zeng Wenjie even considered taking that final step, but then he remembered his promise to Xie Jiu.

Although Ninth Master didn't express his opinion on this during that conversation, Zeng Wenjie knew that he hoped he would help Mu Qingyang slap that stepmother before thinking about this matter.

Xie Jiu is probably no longer around, and no one can control this young couple.

But Zeng Wenjie, who already had a guilty conscience, was somewhat uneasy.

Back in their room, both of them felt a bit tired. Soaking in a hot spring for a long time is tiring.

Mu Qingyang changed into a cute long-sleeved pajama set, her long, black hair cascading over her shoulders, giving her a soft and adorable look.

Zeng Wenjie leaned against the bed and patted the empty space next to him.

Mu Qingyang happily ran up and lay down, like a silly roe deer that wasn't afraid of hunters at all.

Zeng Wenjie smiled helplessly and said, "Did you have fun today?"

Mu Qingyang said, "Every day I spend with you is a happy one!"

Zeng Wenjie didn't let his brother control his thinking ability. He pulled Mu Qingyang, who had already started to yawn, into his arms and casually stretched out his arm for her to rest her head on.

"Can I be a child?" Zeng Wenjie couldn't help but ask as soon as he turned off the light.

"No, I'm a little tired today," Mu Qingyang said decisively.

He was just joking. He had been driving all day and was already a bit tired. After soaking in the hot spring for a while, his eyelids were drooping quite a bit.

Then, Mu Qingyang discovered that Zeng Wenjie had actually fallen asleep before her, and was even snoring slightly.

A slight smile crept onto her lips as she realized that her boyfriend was probably too busy and tired lately.

He finally got a break and had a chance to catch his breath.

Mu Qingyang gently placed her hand on Zeng Wenjie's cheek, and the warmth from her palm made her feel exceptionally at ease.

"Thank you~"

She murmured softly.

Her feelings for Zeng Wenjie were filled with gratitude.

The care, warmth, and concern he received from his partner were things he hadn't experienced in many years—very special things. Nestled close to his lover, Mu Qingyang closed his eyes and quickly fell asleep.

Zeng Wenjie slept very soundly.

Mu Qingyang glanced at the watch on the bedside table. It was already nine o'clock, and he still hadn't woken up!
She woke up around six o'clock, which is about the same time as Zeng Wenjie's biological clock, but today she woke up three hours later, which shows that she has been really tired lately.

After hearing some noise from Mu Qingyang, Zeng Wenjie slowly woke up.

He opened his eyes and felt an inexhaustible energy flowing into his body overnight; he had boundless strength.

Unlike when I was in my thirties, every morning when I woke up, I felt tired, even after sleeping for eight hours and having breakfast, I would still feel sleepy.

"Long live nineteen!" Zeng Wenjie roared, raising both hands, and then threw off the covers.

Mu Qingyang was sitting on the sofa, facing him, when he saw the spectacle.

Zeng Wenjie was puzzled to see that she, who no longer liked transforming into Steam Girl, had transformed again. Then he looked down and was also embarrassed.

However, being shameless as ever, he snorted and said, "What are you looking at? Haven't you ever seen a handsome guy before!"

Mu Qingyang covered her eyes with both hands and exclaimed, "I don't want to get a sty!!!"

Zeng Wenjie pounced on the sofa, knocked her down, and started biting her.

I was so tired after soaking in the hot springs last night that I didn't get to enjoy any of the perks. I have to make my lovely and beautiful girlfriend pay me back this morning.

After venting his possessiveness on the pitiful little Mu for a few minutes, Zeng Wenjie let her go, satisfied.

Mu Qingyang pouted her slightly sore red lips and said, "It's already nine o'clock, hurry up and wash up! If we delay any longer, all the good food in the restaurant will be eaten by others."

Zeng Wenjie chuckled and said, "You really are a little foodie!"

Mu Qingyang patted his pocket and pulled out a packet of dried fish, saying, "Hurry up, finish in ten minutes, and I'll give you a packet of dried fish as a reward!"

This is a popular dried fish product sold in the "Snack Panic" store. It's chewy, spicy, and delicious, perfect with rice or as a snack with drinks.

Zeng Wenjie rolled his eyes at her, then slowly went into the bathroom to wash up.

Mu Qingyang straightened her disheveled clothes in front of the mirror, then pouted unhappily. She had just been bullied by Zeng Wenjie, and the black stockings with lettering on them had all come off!

Xiao Mu knows her boyfriend very well. Whenever they go out on a date, she always chooses the prettiest dresses to pair with black or white stockings.

Moreover, she always manages to completely captivate her boyfriend.

The only downside is that the stockings often pill and get snagged, and those thieves keep rubbing and scratching them, which is really annoying!
"You don't even supervise the quality of your own products properly, and now they're snagged!" Mu Qingyang grumbled unhappily.

In the mirror, her pretty face was flushed, and her outfit was bright and beautiful, yet she still exuded the energy of a young girl, looking very cute and pretty.

"Can you hurry up?!" Mu Qingyang waited for a few minutes and couldn't help but urge him from the bathroom doorway.

"No need to rush, no need to rush! The more you rush these things, the slower they'll go," Zeng Wenjie replied lazily.

Mu Qingyang smelled a whiff of smoke coming from inside, which told him what stage of progress the project was at. He could only sit back on the sofa and wait quietly.

After breakfast, Zeng Wenjie and Mu Qingyang continued their journey from WQ County to Shizhu County.

There is currently no direct expressway to Shizhu County. After exiting the expressway, you still have to take the national highway, which is winding and circuitous. Fortunately, Mu Qingyang accompanied me, and we listened to songs and chatted along the way, making it a relaxing and pleasant experience.

Mu Qingyang suddenly widened his eyes and exclaimed, "Wow, who parked like that?!"

She saw a car overturned in a ditch, and several people were standing beside the car making phone calls.

Zeng Wenjie was taken aback for a moment, then almost burst out laughing. It was obvious that the bend was a bit sharp and the other driver couldn't brake in time, so the car went into the ditch.

This national highway is prone to accidents. Being unfamiliar with the road conditions or driving too fast can easily lead to accidents.

There's no way around it; Chongshan Province is all mountains, people, and money. There are countless roads that would make even experienced drivers' scalps tingle.

Zeng Wenjie also slowed down, rolled down the window, and shouted to the people by the ditch, "Hey, you can't park here!"

"You're so spicy..."

Before the other person could finish cursing, Zeng Wenjie stepped on the gas and drove off.

Mu Qingyang realized at this moment that an accident had occurred. Hearing Zeng Wenjie teasing him like that, he was both annoyed and amused. How could he be so gloating? However, the way he said it was inexplicably funny!

It was noon when we arrived in Shizhu County.

Mu Qingyang said to Zeng Wenjie, "When you pass by the park, could you stop and wait for me for ten minutes?"

Zeng Wenjie didn't know what she was going to do, but he nodded nonetheless.

After parking the car, Mu Qingyang jogged out and went to a convenience store to buy a lot of snacks and drinks. He then carried two large bags into the park.

"Gentlemen and elders, I've come to see you all!" Mu Qingyang said happily as he walked into the park's long corridor.

When the old men saw Mu Qingyang arrive, they were stunned for a moment, then smiled and came to greet him.

"Little Mu, you've come home to visit your relatives?"

"Xiao Mu, how many days off do you get this time?"

"Little Mu, do you have time to play a couple of games of Go?"

"My chess skills have improved recently. How about we play a couple of games? You can give me some pointers while you're at it!"

The elderly men were very hospitable and chatted with her warmly, asking after her well-being.

Mu Qingyang shared the snacks and drinks with the elderly men, chatted with them, and smiled brightly.

Zeng Wenjie got off the bus at some point and stood at one end of the corridor watching this scene. Then, he couldn't help but laugh.

Who knew Mu Qingyang was such a favorite among the elderly? He's so popular among senior citizens!
Zeng Wenjie found it amusing to recall the thick wad of change she received from the elderly people.

The park corridor in Shizhu County is a place with a strong sense of local life. All year round, there are always some elderly men who come here to play chess and cards. Especially in the summer when the weather is nice, the corridor can be filled from beginning to end.

Seeing how popular Mu Qingyang was, Zeng Wenjie couldn't help but think to himself, "She's my girlfriend!"

After chatting with the old men for a while, Mu Qingyang bowed and said goodbye, "I'll be going now. I'll come and play chess with you guys when I have time."

“Little Mu, you must come visit us often. Old Teng suffered a stroke at the end of last month and passed away. Before he died, he was saying that he would wait for you to come back during your summer vacation to play chess with him…” an old man said.

Upon hearing this, Mu Qingyang was taken aback. The image of Grandpa Teng flashed through his mind, and he immediately felt a pang of sadness.

For some reason, she thought of Xie Jiu, who was also quite old.

In an instant, her eyes reddened, and she said softly, "I'll come often... Well... I'll be going now! I'll definitely come and play chess with you when I have time."

After saying this, Mu Qingyang turned and jogged away.

She was having a hard time. The thought that Xie Jiunian was getting old and could leave her at any time made her feel heartbroken.

"What's wrong? Weren't you having a good chat?" Zeng Wenjie asked when he saw Mu Qingyang's red eyes.

“I… Grandpa Teng passed away from a cerebral thrombosis. I’m a little sad, and then I thought of Grandpa Xie! He’s getting old too, will he leave me at any time?” Mu Qingyang asked sadly.

Zeng Wenjie calmly replied, "Birth, aging, sickness, and death are all preordained. Ninth Master is a good man; he'll surely live to be a hundred!"

Mu Qingyang said, "Why do you think he's a good person? He hit you before, and you used to talk bad about him all the time."

Zeng Wenjie laughed and said, "Anyone who is good to you is a good person!"

Mu Qingyang nodded and said, "Then Zeng Wenjie, you are a good person too."

"..."

Zeng Wenjie's lips twitched. He never expected to receive a friend card in his life, especially from Mu Qingyang!
After getting into the car with Mu Qingyang and letting the wind blow on them for a while, her emotions calmed down considerably, and she probably figured something out.

Life is cruel and realistic. When the elders who sheltered us from the wind and rain gradually grow white hair, hunchback, and lose their hearing and sight, the descendants will consciously make some psychological preparations.

As they approached Baishui Town, Mu Qingyang's spirits soared again, because she was about to see her elders whom she missed dearly!

The car stopped at Xinjie, and Mu Qingyang delivered the clothes he had bought for his maternal grandparents to their door.

After sitting there for about half an hour, we headed to the old street.

As soon as the car arrived, Grandma came out and went to greet us at the car door.

Mu Qingyang opened the door and ran downstairs, cheering, "Grandma, I've come to see you again!"

(End of this chapter)