Accusations of not wanting to marry: The prosecutor pressed him relentlessly.

The old man beamed with joy.

He kept laughing.

Fang Youxi whispered, "Please don't tell him yet. Let's keep it from him, okay?"

"Whatever you say, Grandpa is very happy that you're willing to take a step forward."

"I want to thank Grandpa; your wisdom over the decades has guided us on the path forward."

Mu Sheng tapped Fang Youxi's nose: "You're the best at sweet-talking people, like a popping candy."

"Then we'll scare him again when we go out later. You must try not to laugh, just keep a straight face." Fang Youxi was mischievous. She had hinted at it to Mu Wangbei so many times, but he never understood.

With that kind of brain and comprehension, it's better to just take her in. She might really not want him anymore after she turns thirty.

The old man genuinely liked Popping Candy. Although the child was a bit carefree and unpredictable, she was truly a good child—beautiful, intelligent, and sincere. Most importantly, it was clear that she had a heart full of love for Wang Bei.

In today's fast-paced world, sincerity is the true luxury.

The grandfather and grandson drank tea for quite a while before leaving. They were all smiles before leaving the tea room, but as soon as they stepped out, their faces fell.

Mu Wangbei sat in the living room, chatting absentmindedly with Mu Huai.

The news was playing on TV, so Mu Huai could only stay home peacefully for one more day; he had an important event tomorrow.

When they saw the grandfather and grandson come out, neither of them looked too happy.

Mu Wangbei's heart sank.

What's wrong with Grandpa? Before leaving, he even told me not to say anything that would be detrimental to unity and harmony. It's the first day of the Lunar New Year, why make Tangtang unhappy? If he had known this would happen, he might as well have just gone to Grandpa Tang's house for the New Year.

This family is really something else. They were living a perfectly good life, but they just had to create some trouble for him.

"Tangtang, what's wrong? What did Grandpa say to you?"

Fang Youxi shook her head.

Mu Wangbei was about to ask his grandfather when Fang Youxi stopped him again.

The old man called his son, who was sitting in the living room, and then asked him to go to the kitchen and call his daughter-in-law to come upstairs with him to the study.

The two of them were left alone in the living room.

Mu Wangbei, looking worried, held Fang Youxi's hand and comforted her: "Did Grandpa say something he shouldn't have? Don't take it to heart. Let's leave after we finish eating. If you don't want to come again, then don't. My heart will always be with you. We're on the same side."

Fang Youxi looked at Mu Wangbei with a serious expression: "Grandpa said he hopes that I will be able to become a family."

"Grandpa is old, and he keeps repeating the same things over and over, so just ignore him."

"Actually, what Grandpa said makes some sense. If I live like this, it will be difficult to introduce any guests who come to the house on the first day of the Lunar New Year."

"What's there to introduce? Grandpa retired so many years ago, nobody comes anymore. Even if he did, it wouldn't matter. His words don't carry any weight these days."

Fang Youxi: ...

Mu Wangbei is truly a filial son. Why is the old man now closing his doors to visitors and refusing to see ordinary people?

"Prosecutor Mu, actually your Tangtang is quite brave."

"You don't need to be brave. With me here, you can always be a happy coward."

Fang Youxi gave up struggling, helplessly pinching her brow, feeling a bit of a headache.

Mu Wangbei is so single-minded right now, she might have to propose to him herself.

It seems their first breakup left a significant shadow on him.

At that time, she really didn't want to get married. She had pre-defined all the possibilities for the future as difficult scenarios. The thought of dealing with all sorts of complicated relationships made her subconscious thought to run away as soon as possible.

When she returned, Mu Wangbei childishly insisted on getting the bracelet back from her, and she realized that even if two people who like each other are separated, they will still think about each other.

She had thrown the bracelet in the trash can, but she still picked it up.

Just like that watch, Mu Wangbei couldn't bear to actually throw it away.

In the study on the second floor, Mu Sheng called his son and daughter-in-law in. He rummaged through the safe for a long time and found a pair of antique rings that he had received when he married Wang Bei's grandmother.

Mu Huai was a little confused: "Dad, what's going on?"

"Popping Candy said she wanted to give your son a certificate, but I figured he hadn't even bought a ring yet, so I thought I'd just give them this pair as a small token of my appreciation to his grandma."

Chen Lai was overjoyed: "Dad, do you mean they're planning to get married?"

"It should be. I checked it twice this time, so I don't think I misunderstood."

Mu Huai also breathed a sigh of relief: "Dad, your strategy back then was right. Children don't have a strong sense of security, so it's better for them if we interfere less. It wasn't easy for Tangtang to take this step."

Mu Sheng gave his son a smug look, as if he had just learned something.

He handed the ring to Chen Lai, saying, "Take this ring out and give it to Popping Candy before dinner."

Chen Lai accepted the letter and asked, "Shouldn't it be given to Wang Bei?"

"Your silly son doesn't know, we're just trying to scare him."

Chen Lai: ...

Mu Huai: ...

The old man was quite dignified in the first two years of his retirement, but since returning from a recuperation trip last year, he has become more and more able to let go of his airs. Popping candy also played a part in this.

The old man has to worry about his grandson's troublesome girlfriend, making his life no easier than when he was in office.

National affairs are important, but family affairs are also important.

A successful man must first manage his family well before he can do his job well.

The family went downstairs, and Chen Lai put the wedding rings in her pocket before going to the kitchen to announce that dinner was ready.

Mu Wangbei held Fang Youxi's hand, his brow furrowed as if in a knot.

Fang Youxi winked at Grandpa Mu from behind, and the old man suppressed a laugh, his face solemn.

When he looked up, he found his grandson staring at him with a resentful expression.

The resentful look in his eyes contained not only blame, but also grievance.

Suddenly, I thought of my wife who passed away many years ago. People who are in your heart will never be forgotten, just like how, even after a long night in life, as long as you look up, the moon will still be there.

This grandson is his pride and also a source of great affection for the elderly couple.

Seeing children happy is better than anything else.

The family took their seats, and Mu Sheng asked the old butler to fetch a bottle of 30-year-old Moutai.

The old liquor was wrapped in kraft paper, and the bottle opening was sealed with wax. Once opened, the aroma of the liquor filled the air.

Fang Youxi stood up very sensibly.

"Grandpa, let me do it."

"Well, you're the youngest, so you pour a small cup for everyone."

Mu Wangbei was about to get up to help when Fang Youxi pressed him back down: "Don't make things worse."

He poured a glass for everyone, and didn't forget to pour one for himself as well.

Mu Wangbei reminded her, "This wine has a strong aftereffect; you might as well drink red wine instead."

Mu Sheng said impatiently, "Tsk, don't make things worse."

Mu Wangbei: ...

For some reason, he felt that something was off about the atmosphere.

I can't quite put my finger on what's wrong.

After Fang Youxi sat down, the old man began his opening remarks. There was nothing special about it; it was just the same old polite phrases. When he got to the last sentence, he said, "Miss Fang has come to wish us a Happy New Year today. Although her status will be different in the future, we cannot neglect our manners. Chen Lai, give her the things you prepared as a return gift."

Mu Wangbei's face turned pale instantly.

No, what does this mean?

What does it mean that your status will be different in the future?

When they came in, they called her "Popping Candy," but now they've changed their address to "Miss Fang."