My Lady, To Defeat Scumbags You Must Start Early

Chapter 678: Extra 091 He will be mine sooner or later

The incident at the Lei family village has come to an end.

The ecological project of the Xin Group has gotten back on track, disgraced officials have been dealt with according to the law, and Liu Qiang has been dismissed, leaving the Lei family village.

In a blink of an eye.

Xin Zaozao had finished her confinement period.

The baby, growing rapidly in its first month, had gone from a newborn of 6 jin and 6 liang to 9 jin, gaining a significant amount of fat on her face and body. In a swift wave, she transitions from a tiny elephant into a captivating angel. Especially with her round eyes on her chubby face, the double eyelids were very prominent and her appearance was cute.

Mu Cidian carefully places the sleeping baby on the crib, watching her for a while before leaving the nursery.

He walked out.

Xin Zaozao is now undergoing postnatal rehabilitation exercises with a private instructor. Mu Cidian glanced over and headed to the relaxation room to work on his computer.

Most of the affairs of Xin Group now are managed by Song Lifei, while Mu Cidian just needs to provide advice on some significant decisions Song Lifei isn’t sure about. It doesn’t take much of his time, and his e-sports company has also hired an executive CEO during this period. He needs to spend only half to one hour each day to understand the company’s operational situation. By and large, he doesn’t seem too busy at all.

Hence, Mu Cidian spends most of his time with the baby.

After finishing the work for today.

Xin Zaozao has also finished her postnatal recovery exercise and comes out of the fitness area a little sweaty. She glances at Mu Cidian closing his laptop and casually asks, “How has Xin Family been doing lately?”

“I would let you know if there’s any problem.”

Xin Zaozao furrowed her eyebrows.

Mu Cidian hardly ever discussed work with her, and Song Lifei no longer voluntarily reported matters to her. Through the past month since the baby’s birth, she seemed to be completely detached from her work.

She returned to the bedroom to take a shower.

A month after giving birth, her swollen belly had mostly receded. She hadn’t deliberately dieted or thought about losing weight. She hadn’t gained much weight during her pregnancy, her belly being the only part that had puffed up. Now, after recuperating, she was back to her pre-pregnancy state. However, since postnatal conditions can revert, the private instructor suggested she stick with her recovery routine for a year to maintain her physique.

After her shower, she exited.

The nanny and Mu Cidian were chatting in the lounge area.

Mu Cidian was indeed a hit with people of all ages.

The nanny, in her forties, tended to be quite talkative due to her profession. But in this household, she chatted mostly with Mu Cidian, about things not always related to the baby.

Xin Zaozao overheard the nanny ask, “Sir, are you going to host a full-month banquet for Wanwan?”

Mu Cidian seemed to have never thought about this.

The nanny said, “Usually, parents hold a full-month banquet for their babies. It seems that neither you nor your wife have thought about it.”

“Hmm,” Mu Cidian replied. He also saw Xin Zaozao emerge from her room at that moment.

She was in a loose house dress.

After just a month, she looked no different from when she hadn’t been a mother yet, her complexion was also good.

He remarked, “Should we throw a banquet for Wanwan?”

Xin Zaozao hadn’t thought about it either.

Originally…she just wanted to give birth to the baby quietly, without making a big fuss or letting the world know, not even considering if the baby should have a father.

“We could host a small one,” proposed Mu Cidian. “Just call a few friends to get together. For example, we can invite Song Zhizhi and his group.”

After some thought, Xin Zaozao agreed, “You arrange it.”

“Alright.”

Mu Cidian’s mouth curled up in a smile.

It was hard to tell when it started, but the interaction between them had been filled with more and more tacit understanding.

The day after their conversation, Mu Cidian had all the arrangements made for Wanwan’s full-month banquet.

The location was an extravagant private banquet hall in Jin City. Mu Cidian reserved a private room that could accommodate 20 people for a small-scale banquet. The guest list he compiled included just a few friends, making it a really private gathering.

The gathering was scheduled for this Saturday.

Mu Cidian called each guest personally to invite them.

It seemed very grand indeed.

On Saturday, Mu Cidian hired a designer to dress up Wanwan.n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

Only after having a baby did they realize that a newborn couldn’t fit into the princess skirt they bought for her. Newborns would wear comfortable cotton clothes, making it impossible to put on a skirt. Thankfully, designers are usually very capable, and they tailored a fluffy princess skirt for Wanwan who was just over a month old. She was also wearing an exaggerated head flower and looked adorable.

Mu Cidian dressed in a black suit himself, with a bowtie that matched the color of the baby’s headgear. It was evident at first glance that they were father and daughter. In contrast, Xin Zaozao’s outfit made her seem distant from them. To conceal her slightly protruding belly, she chose a slightly loose white lace dress, flat-chested design up top and puffy underskirt down below. Considering that she had just given birth not too long ago, she wore a black formal suit jacket. Her outfit maintained a balance of softness and professionalism, giving a very strong presence.

At half-past ten in the morning.

Mu Cidian and Xin Zaozao took their baby to the banquet venue.

The venue was very luxurious, with pink lights, thick sky-blue carpets on the floor, and everywhere were small animals decorated with fresh flowers and balloons, making it seem like they had stepped into a beautiful fairy tale world.

Xin Zaozao was amazed at the scene.

From deciding to hold the full-month banquet to now, it had only been three days. Mu Cidian’s efficiency was even greater than she had imagined.

“Are you satisfied?” asked Mu Cidian.

Xin Zaozao looked at Mu Cidian.

She saw that he was constantly holding Wanwan, who was very obedient and cute, sleeping peacefully in his arms.

“Hmm,” Xin Zaozao nodded.

Mu Cidian grinned, “That’s great, as long as you like it.”

Xin Zaozao was thinking how much money Mu Cidian had probably spent.

All she had originally wanted was a simple meal, just a casual get-together. She had not expected Mu Cidian to make such elaborate preparations.

It wasn’t that she was worried about the money, but … she had forgotten to give him the money to prepare for the banquet.

Eleven o’clock in the morning.

Yin Qin and his family arrived.

Xin Zaozao invited Qin Keqin particularly.

She really liked Keqin.

She felt no pressure from the older Qin Keqin, but instead, a sense of warmth.

As soon as Qin Keqin saw the baby in Mu Cidian’s arms, she immediately took her.

Yin Qin couldn’t help but mutter, “She wasn’t even this enthusiastic about holding her son and grandson.”

“If you have the ability, give birth to a daughter. If you give birth to a daughter, I’ll hold her in my palm every day,” Qin Keqin retorted back at Yin Qin.

Yin Qin was rendered speechless.

He said to the baby in Luo Xiaolang’s belly, “Make your dad proud.”

Luo Xiaolang rolled her eyes at Yin Qin.

Xin Zaozao chuckled softly on the side.

“Have you named the baby?” Qin Keqin, uninterested in dealing with Yin Qin, asked Xin Zaozao.

“We did.” Xin Zaozao said, “Her name is Wanwan.”

“One Zaozao, one Wanwan. Mu Cidian must have named her.”

“Yes.” Xin Zaozao acknowledged, blushing slightly.

“Cidian must have thought that Zaozao and Wanwan make up his day.” After all, morning and evening together make a whole day!

“Mom, you are overly idealizing Mu Cidian.” Yin Qin interrupted, “Knowing the schemer that Mu Cidian is, he certainly named her to signify that she belongs to him, morning and evening!”

“…” Qin Keqin shot him a resentful look.

Yin Qin pretended not to notice.

At that moment, Song Zhizhi, Ji Baijian and Ji Baili also arrived.

As soon as they walked in, they heard Yin Qin loudly stating, “Look, even after all these years of competition with Mu Cidian, Xin Zaozao ended up falling into his plot and became Mrs. Mu. Even Xin Zaozao’s daughter unexpectedly belongs to Mu Cidian. Mu Cidian named her just to show off!”

“Slap.” Qin Keqin slapped Yin Qin hard on the forehead, “You can’t spit out ivory.”

Yin Qin clutched his head, “I’m just stating the facts.”

“I agree with Brother Yin Qin’s view.” Ji Baili came forward, “I chased Xin Zaozao for so many years, and ended up without even a strand of her hair, while Mu Cidian even has her child. It hurts just thinking about it. Mu Cidian, don’t show off too much!”

“That speaks my mind.” Song Lifei also arrived.

He walked to Ji Baili’s side, looking like two despairing brothers, and patted each other’s shoulders.

Xin Zaozao felt a bit embarrassed at that moment.

Mu Cidian, on the other hand, looked rather relaxed. He smiled faintly and said, “Not daring to show off. It’s all because you two gentlemen gave way.”

Upon hearing this, everyone laughed.

Yin Qin said, “This is the first time I have seen rivals meet so harmoniously. Mu Cidian, you don’t talk much, but when you do, it’s quite classy.”

“Who said I don’t know what I’m talking about.”

“Who said I wasn’t sure about myself! I said Luo Xiaolang would have a second child, and she did. As for Ji Baijian’s family… it was just talk.”

“Yin Qin, you idiot!” Song Zhizhi was speechless.

This guy was always rubbing salt into the wound.

Ji Baijian’s face also turned sour, he said seriously, “The Milky Way seems a bit too peaceful lately. I’ll find something for you guys to do…”

“Ji Fox, you can’t take personal revenge.” Yin Qin ground his teeth.

“Wife.” Ji Baijian completely ignored Yin Qin, “Let me help you in. We need to be careful if we’re expecting this month.”

“Right, right, everyone is still standing at the door, come in.” Xin Zaozao hurriedly invited everyone in.

Song Zhizhi gave a small smile to Xin Zaozao.

Everyone walked to a large round dining table.

Mu Cidian held his daughter in his arms the entire time. Except when she needed to be fed by Xin Zaozao, he was holding her all the time. He seemed to enjoy it, showing no signs of tiredness.

Yin Qin couldn’t help but tease, “Mu Cidian, do you plan to hold your daughter until she grows up?”

“If I could, I would love to.” Mu Cidian smiled.

“Why does everyone with a daughter seem so annoying?” Yin Qin grumbled.

“Jealousy.” Ji Baili fought back.

“You shut up. You don’t even have a seed, let alone a daughter.”

“…” Ji Baili was so mad he almost spit.

“Speaking of which, aren’t you planning a wedding or something?” Yin Qin asked again.

Mu Cidian paused as he held his daughter.

He turned to look at Xin Zaozao.

Feeling his gaze, Xin Zaozao smiled, “It’s just a formality, there’s no need.”

“Don’t women usually look forward to weddings?” Yin Qin asked.

“Not particularly.” Luo Xiaolang stated bluntly.

“Aren’t you looking forward to the wedding I’m preparing for you?” Yin Qin got annoyed.

“First time you abandoned me.”

“…” Yin Qin felt like vomiting blood.

“Second time you puked on me.”

“…” Yin Qin really wanted to shit.

“Don’t talk about looking forward to it, I’m lucky I don’t have a trauma.” Luo Xiaolang added more salt to the wound.

At that moment, Yin Qin was literally speechless from his own wife.

“So you’re really not having a wedding?” Song Zhizhi asked.

He was trying to alleviate the awkwardness of the moment.

Presumably without a way out, Yin Qin wouldn’t be able to get off the stage today.

Thinking about it, Yin Qin was quite pitiful, his enthusiasm always being met with a bucket of cold water.

“Yeah.” Xin Zaozao nodded, affirming again.

Song Zhizhi turned his gaze to Mu Cidian.

Seeing Mu Cidian holding his daughter, expressing no opinion, just waiting silently.

Song Zhizhi smiled faintly, and to avoid the awkwardness, he chimed in, “Indeed, the ceremony is just a formality.”

Xin Zaozao smiled slightly.

She never thought about having a wedding with Mu Cidian.

Between them… between them, just being peaceful and quiet is enough.

She never thought about spending the rest of her life with him, nor about when they would break up.

Now, she’s just going with the flow.